Elon Musk declares himself pro-immigrant from the southern border (PHOTOS AND VIDEO)

• Elon Musk Advocates for Admission of Hardworking, Honest Individuals at Southern Border
• Emphasizes adherence to the law
• Opposes those who violate it

Tech magnate Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, owner of Tesla, and the social network X (previously Twitter), recently visited the southern border of the United States and made a significant statement.

The billionaire described himself as «extremely pro-immigrant» and expressed that the nation should welcome all who are «hardworking and honest,» as reported by Efe.

Musk, who resides in the US but was born in South Africa, conveyed these sentiments during a live video on X, which was later covered by media outlet The Hill.

In the video, Musk is seen alongside Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales. The two visited the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas.»

Musk says who should not be allowed to pass

«While Musk identifies as pro-immigrant, he opposes allowing entry to individuals who «break the law.»

He also commented on the situation in New York, where the recent surge in arrivals has strained local authorities.

«If New York can’t handle it, no part of the country can,» Musk stated.

The entrepreneur visited the border with the intention of providing an «unfiltered» perspective on the situation in the region.»

«I am also… an immigrant»

At the start of the video, Musk remarked, «Let me begin by noting that I am, you know, an immigrant in the US. I’m extremely pro-immigrant.»

“I believe we need a significantly expanded legal immigration system, and we should allow any hardworking and honest individual to contribute to the United States.”

Throughout his live broadcast, Musk did not attempt to converse with the many migrants awaiting processing by authorities.

However, Republican representative Tony Gonzales seized the opportunity to speak into Musk’s microphone, as reported by Efe.  TO WATCH THE VIDEO CLICK HERE.

Record number of migrant arrests

Republican Tony Gonzales blamed the White House for not taking stronger action to reduce the number of illegal border crossings.

Last Friday, the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported nearly 233,000 arrests of irregular migrants.

This number of arrests of irregular migrants occurred along the border with Mexico during the month of August.

This marks a 27% increase from July and is the highest monthly total so far this year.

New York spreads leaflets on the southern border

While Elon Musk was visiting the southern border, New York City launched a billboard campaign in the same region.

This aims to deter immigrants from heading to New York, following a surge in the number of people crossing from Mexico to Texas.

According to Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, these billboards are designed to «combat misinformation» at the border, from where a continuous flow of immigrants has been heading to New York.

The city has already welcomed approximately 120,000 of these individuals, with at least 60,000 under its care. This number, combined with New York’s homeless population, totals 113,000 people.

When will they be distributed?

According to the Efe news agency, the pamphlets will be distributed in the coming days.

This announcement follows a substantial surge of migrants entering through border cities like Eagle Pass, Texas, located near the Rio Grande.

In response to the influx, Mayor Rolando Salinas has declared a state of emergency.

“We want people to understand what the city can provide and what it can no longer accommodate,” stated Anne Williams-Isom, New York’s Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services.

What do the billboards say?

The pamphlets, available in both English and Spanish, directly address potential immigrants with clear messages:

«They won’t put you up in a hotel,» and «New York City can’t assist you with a work permit, making it challenging to find work.»

Additionally, they state, “New York City’s resources are exhausted.”

Another message highlights, «NY is among the most expensive cities globally; it’s recommended to seek a more affordable city.»