This blog originally appeared at SAN ANTONIO CURRENT.
In a tweet defending Donald Trump’s plan to deport 20 million migrants, Roy said he wants to deport “white progressive Democrats – with a special bonus for rich ones with an Ivy League degree.”
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, a Republican representing a district covering parts of North San Antonio, advocated for the removal of progressives in a recent tirade posted on social media platform X.
The GOP congressman, known for his provocative remarks in politics, tweeted in support of Trump’s proposal to deport approximately 20 million migrants if elected president. Critics on social media have likened Trump’s plan to ethnic cleansing.
“I’ll tell you what – I do support ‘ethnic cleansing’ by deporting white progressive Democrats, especially those with Ivy League degrees and wealth,” Roy tweeted. “I have strong feelings about ‘those individuals.’
For context, Roy holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin—both prestigious institutions, though not Ivy League.
Roy’s remark was prompted by a tweet from Will Stancil, an attorney and research fellow at the Institute of Metropolitan Opportunity in Minneapolis, criticizing Trump’s deportation proposal.
“Deporting 20 million people is tantamount to ethnic cleansing,” Stancil tweeted. “That’s roughly the population of New York State or half of the Midwest. It represents 6% of the entire population—a person from every classroom, workplace, or street. It includes small children, working mothers, and entire families.”
While scholars have debated the definition of ethnic cleansing, it generally denotes the forced expulsion of a particular ethnic group or minority. Surprisingly, it is not recognized as an independent crime under international law, as per the United Nations.
Ethnic cleansing differs from genocide, which involves the systematic extermination of a specific ethnic group and constitutes a clear violation of international law.
Regardless, a remark suggesting “ethnic cleansing” by a sitting U.S. Congressman — even if intended humorously — sparked outrage on social media.
“Disgusting and racist! Shame on you!” tweeted user @DavidSmuts in response to Roy.
“Congressman, being so divisive all the time is harmful,” added user @isaiahmartin.
San Antonio U.S. Rep. Chip Roy Faces Backlash After Controversial “Ethnic Cleansing” Remark
In a tweet defending Donald Trump’s proposed deportation of 20 million migrants, U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, whose district covers parts of North San Antonio, sparked outrage with a call to “cleanse” progressives.
The GOP congressman, known for his provocative political style, tweeted in support of Trump’s deportation plans, which some critics on social media have likened to ethnic cleansing.
“Tell you what – I do want to ‘ethnic cleanse’ by deporting white progressive Democrats – with a special bonus for rich ones with an Ivy League degree,” Roy tweeted. “I really do not like ‘those people.'”
For the record, Roy holds degrees from the University of Virginia and the University of Texas at Austin, prestigious institutions though not Ivy League.
Roy’s comment was prompted by a tweet from Will Stancil, an attorney and research fellow at the Institute of Metropolitan Opportunity in Minneapolis, who strongly criticized Trump’s deportation proposal.
“Deporting 20 million people is absolutely ethnic cleansing,” Stancil wrote. “That’s literally the population of New York State, or half of the Midwest. It’s 6% of the whole population! Someone from every classroom, workplace, or street. It includes small children, working mothers, and whole families.”
While scholars debate the term “ethnic cleansing,” it generally refers to the forced removal of a specific ethnic group or minority and is not recognized as a standalone crime under international law by the United Nations. This differs from genocide, which involves the systematic extermination of an ethnic group and is a clear violation of international law.
Regardless, Roy’s reference to “ethnic cleansing”—even if intended humorously—prompted strong reactions on social media.
“Disgusting racist! Shame on you!” tweeted user @DavidSmuts in response to Roy.
“Congressman, being so divisive all the time isn’t healthy,” added user @isaiahmartin.
Some voices, however, supported Roy’s statement.
“We’re with you brother,” commented user @chrischownyk. “It’s time to take back our constitutional republic.”
This isn’t the first time Roy—a former chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz—has stirred controversy with outspoken remarks. Recently, he warned on the House Floor that Biden administration immigration policies could lead to the imposition of “Sharia Law” on Americans. In 2020, during Passover, Roy compared COVID stay-at-home orders to actions in “Nazi Germany” on a conservative talk show.
Roy faces reelection in November amid continued scrutiny of his outspoken style and controversial statements.
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