David Sacks, a prominent advisor in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency to former President Donald Trump, recently addressed the political considerations underlying Democratic opposition to widespread deportations, attributing their stance to electoral calculations rather than principled concerns. His remarks came during an appearance on a Saturday episode of the All-In Podcast, hosted by Jason Calacanis.
During the dialogue, Sacks referenced the United States Census 2030 apportionment forecasts, which suggest a likely decline in congressional seats and Electoral College votes for predominantly Democratic states. The forecast indicates that nine House seats could shift away from these "blue states" as a result of internal migration, with citizens relocating to states that traditionally vote Republican.
Sacks emphasized the impact of the inclusion of undocumented immigrants in census counts, stating that such populations artificially inflate the demographic figures in Democratic strongholds. "Illegal aliens count towards the census which occurs every decade," he explained, underscoring that these figures directly influence representation in Congress.
He further asserted that the Democratic Party’s opposition to large-scale deportation efforts is intimately linked to maintaining their political advantage. "The Democrats want to thwart mass deportations because illegal immigrants are a vital part of their power base," Sacks observed. He added a stark warning, claiming that Democratic leaders prioritize political gains over public safety considerations: "The Democrats are playing for keeps. They don’t really care how many innocent Americans get hurt or killed in the process." This characterization reflects ongoing accusations from former President Trump and key supporters such as Elon Musk, who argue that Democratic officials either tolerate or promote illegal immigration to augment their electorate and secure political strength.
The conversation coincided with heightened tensions in Minneapolis, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement operations under the Operation Metro Surge task force had recently resulted in two fatalities. Renee Good, who lost her life in early January, along with Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse who died in the week prior to the interview, were killed during separate confrontations with federal agents.
Within this context, Sacks commented on the widespread opposition to the ICE activities in Minneapolis, describing the resistance as both well-organized and reminiscent of "Antifa-style operations." He explained that federal agents had secured valid warrants targeting specific individuals during enforcement actions, but their efforts were impeded by coordinated disruptions. The resistance reportedly involved encrypted communications among opponents and actively hindered federal law enforcement operations.
This analysis offers insight into the interplay between demographic shifts, political calculations, and enforcement challenges shaping the contemporary immigration debate in the United States.