A contentious debate has erupted in Arizona's GOP primary election, with Republican congressional candidate Jay Feely facing backlash for his stance on mass migration and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Feely, a former Arizona Cardinals kicker, is running against Arizona State Representative Joseph Chaplik in the July 21 primary election. Despite his history of close ties to the Clinton family and support for Barack Obama, Feely was unexpectedly endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
During a recent debate, the candidates were asked about their stance on DACA. Feely appeared to defend the program, describing it as "personal to me" and pointing to his own record of bringing Haitian immigrants into the country. He called for the immigration process to be made "easier" to allow more foreigners to come into the country and replace American workers.
Chaplik, on the other hand, emphasized the need for strict immigration enforcement, stating that "criminals, violent drug dealers, rapists, and murderers" should be immediately deported. He also slammed Feely for admitting to working with nonprofits to help smuggle Haitian aliens into the country to receive amnesty.
Feely has not commented publicly on the Supreme Court's recent ruling to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from 350,000 Haitians. Chaplik, however, applauded the ruling, calling it the "correct" decision.
The controversy surrounding Feely's stance on immigration has sparked concerns among Trump supporters, who are left wondering what his true position is on immigration reform. Chaplik has vowed to stand up for American sovereignty and strong borders, a stance that is in stark contrast to Feely's.
The GOP primary election is set to take place on July 21, with mail-in voting already underway. The outcome of this election will have significant implications for the future of Arizona's congressional seat and the country's immigration policy.
