The Cuban content creator Melissa, known on TikTok as @meloncitalafaraonayeyeo, has voiced her discontent with the Biden Administration through a series of videos. She expressed her frustration regarding the treatment of Cuban migrants with I-220A status in the United States. "They didn't even give me papers, and for the crap they did give me, I would've preferred not to have been allowed in," she stated, making it clear she feels no gratitude for being admitted to the country.
Democrats Exploiting Migrants for Political Gain
Melissa directly accused the Democrats of exploiting migrants for electoral purposes. "The Democrats used us for their campaign. They let us in without knowing if we had committed any crimes," she claimed. She criticized the migration process as being haphazard and chaotic: "They welcomed us in, but it's all a business, a transaction," she remarked.
She further criticized that migrants were allowed entry "without any legal status," resulting in many becoming "buried in debt, paying lawyers to try to legalize our status." She encapsulated her frustration with the phrase, "They showed us the candy but didn’t give it to us."
Paying the Price for Poorly Managed Policies
The content creator condemned what she sees as an incoherent and neglected immigration policy by the previous administration, now being corrected by harsh measures under the new Trump Administration. "When the Democrats saw everything was lost, they closed humanitarian parole and left us to fate, starting deportations," she explained.
She recalled the closure of detention centers like Dilley, Texas, noting they were shut down without a clear transition, leaving many migrants in limbo. "My mom was there. Some were given credible fear, while others were released to take their chances," she said, insisting that the mistakes made by the Biden Administration are now being paid for by migrants under Trump.
"We're paying for everything done wrong. That’s why there are deportations." She emphasized that while she does not complain about the country itself, she condemns the "malpractice" of the Democrats, which she believes is impacting an already vulnerable community.
Melissa's comments come amidst rising concern among Cuban migrants following the Trump Administration’s decision to halt the processing of permanent residency applications for beneficiaries of humanitarian programs, including those who entered under parole. This measure affects over half a million people, including nearly 111,000 Cubans, many of whom do not yet qualify for the Cuban Adjustment Act.
As fears of deportation escalate and new regulations are enforced, voices like Melissa's highlight the sense of abandonment felt by those who arrived seeking a better life but now face a system that, they argue, has left them to fend for themselves.
Questions About Cuban Immigrants' Situation in the U.S.
Why does Melissa blame the Democrats for the current immigration issues?
Melissa believes that Democrats used Cuban migrants for political campaigns and allowed them to enter the country without a proper legal framework, leading to widespread issues.
What challenges are Cuban migrants facing in the U.S. according to Melissa?
Cuban migrants are facing challenges such as lack of legal status, overwhelming debts from legal fees, and fears of deportation due to changes in immigration policies.
How has the Trump Administration's policy affected Cuban migrants?
The Trump Administration's suspension of processing permanent residency applications for humanitarian program beneficiaries has left many Cuban migrants uncertain and vulnerable.