Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said in a June 1 post on X that American identity should be understood as more than an abstract idea.
“The slogans of a spoiled child. If America is just an idea, then logic says we should, actually, allow the open borders espoused by extremists like Ossoff,” Cortes said. “But we are so much more, so much better, than that pretend notion. We are a nation, a people, a culture, a land.”
Cortes made the statement in response to a video clip shared on X featuring remarks by a U.S. senator about American identity and national greatness. His post connected the debate to immigration, border policy, and national identity.
The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reported that Americans view national identity through several factors, including constitutional protections, the American dream, language, customs, and shared values. The survey also found that 57% of Americans said the United States should have an essential culture that immigrants adopt when they arrive.
Gallup reported that 30% of Americans said immigration should be decreased, down from 55% a year earlier. The poll also found that 79% of U.S. adults said immigration is a good thing for the country, while 17% said it is a bad thing.
The League of American Workers advocates for policies affecting American workers and the economy. The organization says it uses research to shape public opinion and policy, and lists Steve Cortes as its founder and president.
