Democratic Congresswoman Delia Ramirez is facing intense backlash after declaring in Spanish at a summit in Mexico City, “I’m a proud Guatemalan before I’m an American.” The remark, made during the Panamerican Congress attended by progressive lawmakers from across the country, has ignited a political and social media firestorm. MAGA supporters online questioned her loyalty and called for her deportation.
Who is Delia Ramirez?
Delia Catalina Ramirez, who has represented Illinois’s 3rd congressional district since 2023, is a leading voice in the US House of Representatives. Born in Chicago to undocumented Guatemalan immigrant parents, Ramirez has built a career in advocacy for immigration reform, affordable housing, and social justice. Before entering Congress, she made history as the first Guatemalan American elected to the Illinois General Assembly. Married to Boris Hernandez, a former DACA recipient, Ramirez is the only member of Congress in a mixed-status marriage, actively championing the rights of undocumented immigrants, including “Dreamers.” Her identity and heritage remain at the heart of her political mission.
‘Deport her now’
MAGA was unhappy with her statement and took it to social media. A user said, “Revoke her passport, Denaturalize her and deport her to Guatemala.” Another added, “She was born to illegal alien parents from Guatemala. Revoke this anchor baby’s citizenship and deport her.” “Violating your oath to this country on television is pretty stupid but I don’t expect anything less,” noted a user. “She should not be a citizen or a politician. She needs to be in Guatemala since she loves it so,” stated a netizen. “We do not need any more of these Trojan horses in our country,” wrote a netizen. “She deserves a few years “Layover” at Gatortraz, first. Then deport her,” noted another user.