Trump immigrant purge could cut social security for Americans by $2,000 a year
Summary
A new report shows that strict immigration policies under President Donald Trump have caused a loss of 1.2 million foreign-born workers in the U.S., which has led to higher food prices, fewer new homes being built, and fewer job opportunities for Americans. The report predicts that these economic effects could reduce Social Security payments for elderly Americans by about $2,152 per year starting in 2034.Key Facts
- The Trump administration’s anti-immigration policies caused 1.2 million foreign-born workers to leave the U.S. over two years.
- Elderly Americans could lose an average of $2,152 annually in Social Security benefits due to this economic impact.
- Food prices for items relying on immigrant labor, like milk, canned vegetables, and apples, have increased more than average grocery prices since early 2025.
- The agricultural sector lost many workers, causing produce to go to waste.
- The construction industry, where almost one-third of workers are immigrants, has seen a 10.9% increase in the cost of building new single-family homes in 2026.
- New housing permits for single-family homes have dropped by 10.6% across the country since January 2025, with larger drops in areas relying more on immigrant workers.
- Native-born Americans are experiencing fewer job opportunities in states especially affected by these changes.
- The report was produced by Economic Insights and Research Consulting and commissioned by the pro-immigration group America’s Voice.
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