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But this is not 2020. Attempts to recreate a “BLM summer” dynamic by demanding solidarity with criminal illegal immigrants are unlikely to resonate. The racial reckoning of 2020 carried emotional weight rooted in America’s history. The claim that criminal illegal immigrants are victims of systemic oppression does not.

Immigration remains Trump’s winning issue. If Republicans can discipline their messaging, close the information gap on the economy, and take control of the immigration narrative, the party still has a path forward.

If not, the warning signs flashing in special elections today may become the reality of November 2026.

Ben Shapiro is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” and cofounder of Daily Wire+. He is a three-time New York Times bestselling author. To find out more about Ben Shapiro and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2026 CREATORS. COM