What Would the Republicans Do if They Didn’t Have Brown-Skinned People to Scapegoat?

What would happen if Republicans no longer had this convenient scapegoat? Would their political strategy unravel, or would they find another group to vilify?

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What Would the Republicans Do if They Didn’t Have Brown-Skinned People to Scapegoat?

In the ever-polarizing landscape of American politics, immigration has become a cornerstone of Republican rhetoric. The Southern border and its associated issues have been amplified, exaggerated, and manipulated to serve a particular narrative: that brown-skinned immigrants are the root of the nation’s problems.

But what would happen if Republicans no longer had this convenient scapegoat?

Would their political strategy unravel, or would they find another group to vilify?

The Blame Game

For years, Republicans have skillfully used immigration as a lightning rod to channel public frustration.

Issues ranging from economic downturns to crime spikes are often attributed to the influx of immigrants from Mexico and Central America.