Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has accused the administration of former US President Joe Biden of misallocating billions of taxpayer dollars to facilitate illegal immigration rather than addressing the needs of American citizens. Musk, who has emerged as a vocal critic of Biden’s border policies, argues that the administration’s approach has not only incentivized unlawful crossings but also placed a massive economic strain on taxpayers.

Musk’s latest criticism of Biden’s immigration policies came in a post on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on February 4. “Under the Biden administration, billions of dollars were shifted from helping Americans in need to facilitating illegal immigration. Super messed up!” he wrote. His statement echoes longstanding concerns among Republican leaders and conservative analysts who argue that the administration’s handling of border security has led to record-high numbers of undocumented migrants entering the country.

Musk has long been critical of government spending on social services for illegal immigrants, arguing that it diverts essential resources from American citizens. He has particularly pointed to the financial burden imposed on state and federal governments, citing healthcare, education, and law enforcement costs as primary areas of concern. In 2023, he estimated that illegal immigration cost US taxpayers over $150 billion, citing figures from the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).

Biden’s administration has defended its approach to immigration, claiming that it has balanced border enforcement with humanitarian obligations. The White House maintains that its policies have expanded legal pathways for migrants while........

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