Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that his analysis employs data and evidence to link strong border policies with robust labor markets while discussing trends in artificial intelligence (AI) and immigration. This statement was made on X.
“A.I., Jobs, Immigration, and more,” said Cortes. “See my full Bannon’s WarRoom analysis, with the charts to prove my points. Data & evidence, not political sloganeering. Strong borders, strong labor markets!”
Debates in 2025 over AI and immigration are influencing U.S. labor market policy. Business leaders commend AI’s productivity, whereas labor groups and some lawmakers express concerns about job losses and wage pressure. According to The Wall Street Journal, this issue has heightened partisan divides regarding how immigration and technology together impact American workers.
The Economic Policy Institute reports that approximately 800,000 U.S. jobs were affected by AI automation between 2024 and 2025. Areas with higher immigrant labor saw stronger job growth in service and tech sectors, partially compensating for declines in manufacturing.
A report from the Brookings Institution indicates that regions with stricter border enforcement, such as parts of Texas and Arizona, have experienced slightly lower GDP growth and more labor shortages compared to states with more relaxed immigration policies benefiting from a larger workforce.
Cortes is the Founder and President of the League of American Workers and serves as a senior political advisor to CatholicVote. He previously worked as a senior advisor to President Trump and JD Vance, as well as a commentator for Fox News and CNN. Cortes frequently releases documentaries and columns at cortesinvestigates.com.
According to its official website, the League of American Workers was established in 2022 to research and advocate for policies supporting U.S. workers, focusing on wage growth, border security, and American labor priorities.
