Tech billionaire Elon Musk has renewed his criticism of the 158 House Democrats who voted against legislation to deport illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes.
Taking to his social media platform X on Saturday, Musk demanded that voters hold these lawmakers accountable, calling for them to be removed from office.
“There is no excuse. Please post the list of people who opposed this law and want to keep illegals who are convicted sex offenders in America,” Musk posted. “They all need to be voted out of office. Every one of them.”
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The legislation, titled the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, passed the House in September with unanimous Republican support and backing from 51 Democrats.
The bill aims to deport illegal immigrants convicted of sex offenses, including rapists, pedophiles, and domestic abusers.
It also deems individuals admitting to or convicted of such crimes inadmissible to the United States.
The legislation now awaits further action in the Senate, where it has been referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Musk’s post followed comments from X show host Mario Nawfal, who reignited the debate over the vote. Nawfal criticized those who opposed the bill, saying, “Deporting violent offenders isn’t ‘fearmongering’—it’s basic public safety. Why would anyone vote to keep criminals who prey on women and children?”
There is no excuse. Please post the list of people who opposed this law and want to keep illegals who are convicted sex offenders in America.
They all need to be voted out of office. Every one of them. https://t.co/nuimP3Hsm1
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 5, 2025
The legislation was introduced by South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace, who highlighted its importance during debates. “If you vote against it, you’re sexist against women,” Mace told Fox Digital.
“We’re talking about illegals who are here who are committing domestic violence, rape, and murder on women and children—they’ve gotta go. They shouldn’t be allowed into our country.”
ABSOLUTELY Disgusting – Democrats FAIL Abuse Victims!
158 Democrats voted against a bill that would deport illegal immigrants who commit s*x offenses in this country.
There is NO justification for this! pic.twitter.com/kVnGZTtv5v
— Conservative Brief (@ConservBrief) January 5, 2025
Conservative voices also amplified their criticism.
The popular account Libs of TikTok wrote, “158 Democrats just voted AGAINST deporting migrants for sex offenses. This is a slap in the face to every victim and their family members. Democrats hate you and your children.”
Watch the mother of Rachel Morin who was brutally r*ped and m*rder*d by an illegal give a heartbreaking testimony.
158 Democrats just voted AGAINST deporting migrants for s*x offenses.
This is a slap in the face to every victim and their family members.
Democrats hate you and… pic.twitter.com/2Uo54OXOUm
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) September 19, 2024
Democrats who opposed the legislation argued that it perpetuated fearmongering and xenophobia.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., characterized the bill as an attempt to scapegoat immigrants during the debate.
“Here we are again, debating another partisan bill that fear mongers about immigrants, instead of working together to fix the immigration system,” Jayapal said. “Scapegoating immigrants and attempting to weaponize the crime of domestic violence is appearing to be a time-honored tradition for Republicans.”
Notable Democrats voting against the bill included former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., and former California Rep. Adam Schiff, who now serves in the Senate.
These awful people all need to be voted out, either in the primaries or the general election. They sully the Capitol Building with their presence. https://t.co/6i9LqTefzv
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 5, 2025
There is no excuse. Please post the list of people who opposed this law and want to keep illegals who are convicted sex offenders in America.
They all need to be voted out of office. Every one of them. https://t.co/nuimP3Hsm1
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 5, 2025
Below are all the Democrats who voted against the legislation:
- Alma Adams, North Carolina
- Pete Aguilar, California
- Gabe Amo, Rhode Island
- Jake Auchincloss, Massachusetts
- Becca Balint, Vermont
- Nanette Barragán, California
- Joyce Beatty, Ohio
- Ami Bera, California
- Donald Beyer, Virginia
- Sanford D. Bishop Jr., Georgia
- Earl Blumenauer, Oregon
- Suzanne Bonamici, Oregon
- Lisa Blunt Rochester, Delaware
- Jamaal Bowman, New York
- Shontel Brown, Ohio
- Julia Brownley, California
- Cori Bush, Missouri
- Salud Carbajal, California
- Tony Cárdenas, California
- André Carson, Indiana
- Troy Carter, Louisiana
- Greg Casar, Texas
- Ed Case, Hawaii
- Sean Casten, Illinois
- Kathy Castor, Florida
- Joaquin Castro, Texas
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Florida
- Judy Chu, California
- Katherine Clark, Massachusetts
- Yvette Clarke, New York
- Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri
- James Clyburn, South Carolina
- Steve Cohen, Tennessee
- Gerald Connolly, Virginia
- Luis Correa, California
- Jim Costa, California
- Jasmine Crockett, Texas
- Jason Crow, Colorado
- Danny Davis, Illinois
- Madeleine Dean, Pennsylvania
- Diana DeGette, Colorado
- Rosa DeLauro, Connecticut
- Suzan DelBene, Washington
- Mark DeSaulnier, California
- Debbie Dingell, Michigan
- Lloyd Doggett, Texas
- Veronica Escobar, Texas
- Anna Eshoo, California
- Adriano Espaillat, New York
- Lizzie Fletcher, Texas
- Bill Foster, Illinois
- Valerie Foushee, North Carolina
- Lois Frankel, Florida
- Maxwell Frost, Florida
- John Garamendi, California
- Jesús “Chuy” Garcia, Illinois
- Robert Garcia, California
- Sylvia Garcia, Texas
- Dan Goldman, New York
- Jimmy Gomez, California
- Al Green, Texas
- James Himes, Connecticut
- Steny Hoyer, Maryland
- Valerie Hoyle, Oregon
- Jared Huffman, California
- Glenn Ivey, Maryland
- Jonathan Jackson, Illinois
- Sara Jacobs, California
- Pramila Jayapal, Washington
- Hakeem Jeffries, New York
- Henry “Hank” Johnson, Georgia
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove, California
- Bill Keating, Massachusetts
- Robin Kelly, Illinois
- Ro Khanna, California
- Dan Kildee, Michigan
- Derek Kilmer, Washington
- Andy Kim, New Jersey
- Raja Krishnamoorthi, Illinois
- Ann Kuster, New Hampshire
- Greg Landsman, Ohio
- Rick Larsen, Washington
- John Larson, Connecticut
- Barbara Lee, California
- Summer Lee, Pennsylvania
- Teresa Leger Fernandez, New Mexico
- Ted Lieu, California
- Zoe Lofgren, California
- Doris Matsui, California
- Lucy McBath, Georgia
- Jennifer McClellan, Virginia
- Betty McCollum, Minnesota
- Morgan McGarvey, Kentucky
- James McGovern, Massachusetts
- Gregory Meeks, New York
- Rob Menendez, New Jersey
- Grace Meng, New York
- Kweisi Mfume, Maryland
- Gwen Moore, Wisconsin
- Joseph Morelle, New York
- Seth Moulton, Massachusetts
- Kevin Mullin, California
- Jerrold Nadler, New York
- Grace Napolitano, California
- Richard Neal, Massachusetts
- Joe Neguse, Colorado
- Donald Norcross, New Jersey
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York
- Ilhan Omar, Minnesota
- Frank Pallone, New Jersey
- Nancy Pelosi, California
- Scott Peters, California
- Brittany Pettersen, Colorado
- Dean Phillips, Minnesota
- Chellie Pingree, Maine
- Mark Pocan, Wisconsin
- Katie Porter, California
- Ayanna Pressley, Massachusetts
- Mike Quigley, Illinois
- Delia Ramirez, Illinois
- Jamie Raskin, Maryland
- Deborah Ross, North Carolina
- Raul Ruiz, California
- C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Maryland
- Linda Sánchez, California
- John Sarbanes, Maryland
- Mary Scanlon, Pennsylvania
- Janice Schakowsky, Illinois
- Adam Schiff, California
- Bradley Schneider, Illinois
- Robert “Bobby” Scott, Virginia
- David Scott, Georgia
- Terri Sewell, Alabama
- Brad Sherman, California
- Darren Soto, Florida
- Melanie Stansbury, New Mexico
- Haley Stevens, Michigan
- Marilyn Strickland, Washington
- Mark Takano, California
- Shri Thanedar, Michigan
- Mike Thompson, California
- Bennie Thompson, Mississippi
- Rashida Tlaib, Michigan
- Jill Tokuda, Hawaii
- Paul Tonko, New York
- Norma Torres, California
- Ritchie Torres, New York
- Lori Trahan, Massachusetts
- David Trone, Maryland
- Lauren Underwood, Illinois
- Juan Vargas, California
- Marc Veasey, Texas
- Nydia Velázquez, New York
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Florida
- Maxine Waters, California
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
- Nikema Williams, Georgia
- Frederica Wilson, Florida
Musk’s comments come as he takes on an increasingly prominent role in U.S. politics.
In December, Musk announced plans to fund moderate Democratic candidates in deep-blue districts to challenge entrenched lawmakers he believes no longer represent their constituents.
Additionally, Musk is set to co-chair the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Vivek Ramaswamy in President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration.
The advisory committee will focus on reducing government spending and streamlining operations.
While the legislation has yet to clear the Senate, its passage in the House has reignited debates over immigration and public safety.
Critics of the Democrats’ opposition argue that protecting convicted criminals undermines the safety of American communities.
The renewed attention to the vote highlights the sharp divide between Republicans and Democrats on immigration policy as Trump prepares to take office.
For many conservatives, the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act serves as a litmus test for prioritizing the safety of citizens over partisan disagreements.
As Musk and others continue to call for accountability, the debate over the legislation and its broader implications on immigration policy is far from over.
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