‘Good God’: Adam Kinzinger rips Trump admin for proposing a reality show where immigrants ‘compete’ for citizenship

A new idea for a reality TV show, where immigrants would compete to win U.S. citizenship, has caused a lot of anger and criticism. The concept, which is said to be under review by the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS), would involve a competition where participants try to earn the chance to become citizens.

According to MSNBC, the idea was pitched to the DHS by Rob Worsoff, a TV producer who worked on shows like “Duck Dynasty.” Worsoff says the show is meant to be positive and that all participants would be legal immigrants, but many people have strongly criticized the proposal, saying it raises serious ethical concerns and fits with the administration’s strict immigration policies.

Adam Kinzinger, a well-known critic of the Trump administration, spoke out against the show on X, calling it “pure evil.” Many people on social media agreed, expressing disgust and saying the idea is dehumanizing. Some criticized the administration for even considering such a show, especially given its history of tough immigration policies and negative rhetoric about migrants.

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The show’s concept has been compared to dark fictional stories like “The Hunger Games” and “Squid Game,” making people question whether it is right to turn the immigration process into entertainment. Critics say the show makes light of the real hardships faced by immigrants who are fleeing danger, violence, and poverty, turning their struggles into a game for viewers.

Worsoff has said that losing the competition would not lead to deportation, but critics argue that this does not fix the deeper moral problems with the idea. The possible involvement of Kristi Noem, who served as Secretary of Homeland Security under the Trump administration, has also added to the controversy. While her connection to the show has not been confirmed, her past actions—such as posing for photos at ICE raids and visiting a harsh prison in El Salvador—have already been criticized for seeming insensitive toward immigrants.

If she is linked to the show, it could suggest a pattern of favoring strict policies and exploitative entertainment over fair and kind immigration solutions. A DHS spokesperson confirmed that the show is being considered, but it is still unclear whether it will move forward. Even the fact that the government is thinking about such an idea has raised major concerns about its priorities and the ethics of using entertainment to handle serious humanitarian issues.