DHS Official Accused of Promoting Illegal Immigration via Social Media
Wilson Osorio, a DHS associate counsel, allegedly used platforms like TikTok to share advice with potential border crossers.
- Wilson Osorio, employed at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, allegedly posted videos encouraging illegal immigration since July.
- The content shared on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram includes conversations with migrants discussing their earnings and migration experiences.
- Osorio's social media activities were reported by the American Accountability Foundation, which monitors Spanish-language content targeting migrants.
- Critics, including Utah Senator Mike Lee, have condemned Osorio's actions as a breach of public trust and called for his dismissal.
- The Department of Homeland Security has not yet commented on the allegations, and Osorio's social media accounts have been made private.