That one Venezuelan guy has been here for a year-and-a-half and hasn't found a job. Dude a Mexican would have found a job the next day after getting here. seriously!
I've seen some of them working under the table for cash in some spots. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of those opportunites for every single one. But agree with some of the comments above that some are just waiting for anything thats given. It's tough either way. Especially when you think of all the other latino groups that are well establiahed here already and look out for each other. There's no network of Venezuelans here yet for them to rely on each other. Sadly, a lot of us other latinos just talk shit saying they're this and that instead of helping each other out, when all of our families have been through similar journeys.
Bro, we can't help our own people. How the hell do ppl expect the US to take care of all of these people? We have our own people struggling to get jobs and becoming homeless. We cannot be the hero for everyone. Not only that, the criminals are sneaking in with the actual people that need help. Thats a whole different issue. We need to take care of our own people first, before we even try to help someone on the outside.
Yes, I know people that cannot find a decent place to live that they can afford. All of these people are supposed to live and work here. Where? How? It's so crazy this is happening. This needed to be gradual not as it being done. They feel that they have as much right to be here as everyone else. I have family members that have fought in wars, so I don't believe that. They should fix their own country. As we need to do with ours.
i think u need to get off ur ass and make some money. homeless people are there for a reason, these immigrants traveled thousands of miles just to live.
Thank you for talking about this, I've lived in Chicago my whole life, and the sad part is that we're bringing the immigrants here and can't find ways for them to actively survive, yet, we also have veterans in the streets.
Exactly, we don't have enough resources to even help the ones who served our country. We need to figure out our problem first before assessing a new migrant (housing) crisis
@@wormzilla”immigration” is a-lot more of a catching headline than “housing for homeless” though, if you can make people think voting for you is the right thing to do then you’ve already won, American politics is only ever about numbers never the citizens
Thank you for shedding light on this situation. We already have a large homeless population but suddenly we have resources for immigrants? That’s so backwards. We’re against student debt relief but okay with this? What a joke
Most Migrants contribute to the economy. Most Homeless are burdens to the country. Thats why we help migrants knowing that soon as they get their feet under them they will work and contribute to society. Homeless on the other hand are just a drain to society.
Na man, its to intentionally disstabilize and change the US. Texas is shipping these people to other places because they are overrun and saying f*** the people that are defending it.
Facts people are all caught up in helping people when we dont even have. Enouggh room and people from other countries will take advantage too usa has the right to deny
Biden has money to send to Ukraine and Israel but not for Hawaii. He and the democrats more worried about other countries and their borders when we have our own invasion of military aged males from all over the world sneaking into our country. This is why we need Trump back. He put America and Americans first and they called him racist for it. But look at us now. He was right we need that wall! #TRUMP2024 Make America Great Again.
I live in Chicago. I just left the crib and i have to drive past a police station. It's like 50 people outside, it's cold and raining.i understand they have a situation they're trying to escape, but we need closed and secured borders. There is great unrest in the world right now, these folks need to solve the issues they have at home. They estimate there will be at least 15 busses a day (40-50 people/bus)coming into the city, now imagine just 20 percent of them have children within the next 9-12 months. The majority of them are men, we're to assume that out of over 3k people not one is a current gang member, drug dealer, hitman, terrorist, grapist?
@@muerica1there going to allow most of these migrants to vote. If you have a kid in America you’re a citizen I think smh. All this was calculated lol these politicians don’t gaf about us but we too comfortable
Chicago has enough space for every migrant. It is a big city with more than enough space like hotels, shelters, community centers, colleges, police stations, parks, graveyards, under bridges, ... I sense a little bit of racism in comments here.
The big thing ive seen as a chicago resident is that people that actually live here do not agree with the decisions being made yet the people in the suburbs that arent being directly affected are for it all.
That's not true at all man! I'm an Elmhurst resident (so 20 mins with no traffic and I'm at the lake from 290) and everyone around me including myself are against bringing all of them to Chicago. I saw them all over the streets first hand five different times through the months of July and August. And it was crazy. They're everywhere because they can't be in the hotels during the day. So the alleys are just full of them. So don't say everybody from the suburbs is like that because that's absolutely not true. There are many people from the city that are all for the Palestines coming to Chicago as well.
Not true at all. We all hate it and I think most agree we shouldn't be a sanctuary city. What I don't understand, they come here and are surprised there living on the streets. What do you expect? Money doesnt grow on trees.
@mushy.popcorn illinois will always be a blue state. Most of which is comprised of Chicago votes. We needed Paul vallas ( also a blue contender) not Brandon Johnsons stupid agenda. Your vote means nothing suburbanite
So these ppl are sleeping in hotels , while our ppl sleep in the cold and rain. Thank God I live in Georgia with a county populous of 1,200 ppl. Sanctuary city's smh.
Thank you for making this video. I’m from Chicago and the media doesn’t show you this angle. The media does its best to show the ugliest parts of both sides of this argument without coming up with any real solutions. With how powerful the federal government and even state and local in some cases, it is absolutely a disgrace that this problem cannot be solved in a way that actually benefits the people coming here for a better life and the people already here that are also struggling to attain a better life.
Not only Chicago and New York but cities throughout the entire country. Communities are hit hard with strains on police, education, hospitals, housing, food by something the federal government failed to control and without any organization.
Well , people voted for Biden, whereas in Illinois and Chicago they voted for a democrat governor and mayor. Why are people mad about politicians fulfilling their promises? They made it clear during their campaigning that they supported illegal immigration. Are they supposed to break their promises?
I can tell you the hospitals are taking a hit with the overflow of new patients. And none have health insurance. So that burden isn't on the government it's on the American taxpayers. The system can't sustain this.
@Nevalackn Denver is an absolute mess. I hadn't spent much time there over the last 5 years. Spent a day in the cjty this last summer and couldn't believe my eyes.
It’s a huge strain on our schools as well. Our children have been experiencing slower learning lessons due to having to incorporate the non English speaking kids. My sons school canceled Halloween and banned costumes so the Venezuelan kids don’t “feel left out”. complete bs.
I live 20 minutes from Chicago and my husband is an immigrant and I think this is so messed up. On the news the other night they had a homeless man who said he’s a veteran and fought for this Country and he’s sleeping in the streets while the immigrants have food and a warm place to sleep it’s a sad reality… we have nowhere to put these people and continue to let more come I truly am at a loss for what the politicians are thinking
Well the part of the story that is left out is the Vet is an addict or alcoholic and is unwilling to go to the treatment services that are offered and he cant get into any housing because they're all drug and alcohol free. That is the biggest problem with the homeless outreach in the US is their strict abstinence policies. Every homeless person in the US pretty much has the opportunity to go into treatment if they wanted to, they just choose not to. But until they do, or until the outreach programs relax the rules on drugs/alcohol and at least let ppl in initially then help them get sober once theyre inside and safe then the homeless issue will keep on the way it is. I doubt the refugee housing has these same rules.
If you've seen his videos then you'd know nearly all homeless are drug addits and prefer living on the streets even when given the chance to become clean. Sad reality when the majority dont want help
S/o Tommy for learning Spanish! As a native Spanish speaker it’s awesome seeing him grow as the videos go and how his vocabulary and how he explain things keeps getting better and better. Tommy G is the only G 💪🏼
they all seem like good sports w his Espanol I think because they can tell hes trying and likely appreciate someone being on the other side of the language barrier that they are on in countless interactions as they go about their day to day life in USA if they aren't fluent in English yet. I think the interviews would have been a lot more forced and awkward had he approached them only speaking English. They still ultimately seemed to be pretty surface level though as I don;t think hes able to have more complex conversations yet in Spanish.
Chicago has enough space for every migrant. It is a big city with more than enough space like hotels, shelters, community centers, colleges, police stations, parks, graveyards, under bridges, ... I sense a little bit of racism in comments here.
81 million Americans voted for this, Joe was very clear about his plans for the border and ideas concerning immigration policy. The price tag for being a Sanctuary City comes with a price tag, some of which will be impacting our already homeless population.
So can I open up a taco stand and sell tacos without a food permit? I would be arrested. Our kids can't even sell lemonade. I couldn't even sell raw milk from my cow without facing federal regulations from the USDA. I mean we would all have jobs if the government would let us work without all the red-tape regulations.
Chicago has enough space for every migrant. It is a big city with more than enough space like hotels, shelters, community centers, colleges, police stations, parks, graveyards, under bridges, ... I sense a little bit of racism in comments here.
Selling robbed objects on streets, food, cut hair, all things without any regulation is common in venezuela, so the bussines just moved to the usa 😅😅😅😅
@@donaldmaxie5264 those things are human rights? while being under American care whether to gain sanctuary or deportation they should get food n water and shelter lmao
@@donaldmaxie5264 also ur brain dead if you think voting for trump would solve any of this, considering he told republicans to not vote on the bipartisan border bill solely because it would be passed under biden, even the ICE union backed the bill
From Chicago I met a Venezuelan guy he told me stayed over on university, cool guy but he was in a bad situation and needed to go to a hospital I offered him an Uber but he preferred to wait for a friend, he was wondering near my house lost, with a beaten up face he told me he got the scars on his journey he also invited me to go job searching with him when he gets in a better position so we exchanged numbers… I didn’t know about this crisis tho I had noticed much more homeless downtown but I had no idea this was as big as it is
how tf do you not know that there are literally millions of illegals from everywhere that have been let in the country the past 4 years????? Do you live under a rock?
Same thing in NYC. Homeless everywhere. Hotels filled with migrants. My buddy tried to book a hotel room for the night in brookln and 3 different hotels cancelled their reservation on after another a couple weeks after booking because hotels are closing to house migrants. Left her without a room last minute. I booked a room in brooklyn months in advance for the same night and my reservation was cancelled last minute with no explaination or response from the hotel when i inquired about the abrupt cancelation assumedly because of the same reason. NYC also basically banned Airbnbs so it left me scrambling to figure something out last minute. Its the same in manhattan and queens. The city runs on tourism and tourists cant even get a place to stay. Its bad.
All these hotels and facilities that house illegal immigrants are profiting off the crisis by taking the government contracts. I wouldn’t be surprised that the hotel owners are charging the government triple the day rate (maybe more) knowing the government is desperate. It explains why they are not prioritizing tourism bookings they make more money housing illegals.
Chicago and New York are tough cities and has been holding it down for America for a long time. I know tensions are high right now and we have alot of internal problems already. But this nation is built tough and we will figure it out. Also New York wouldn’t be the mega city it is without immigrants. I also get the frustration with Americans. We got this.
They banned AirBnB in NYC so folks could have more housing because tourists are wanting to stay in trendy neighborhoods making it even more difficult to afford rent because of people like yourself lol.
You or your editor does a very good job at editing the video you are the reason why we have entertainment. You definitely deserve how far you came and how far you are going. Good Job!!🎉
What blows my mind is the same people protesting will turn around and vote the same way. Cant have sympathy for what you asked for and continue to vote for.
Just found your channel and love your interview style and that you're asking open ended questions that welcome all perspectives and opinions. I wish there was more of this in the world. Keep up the good work man! The world is better for you
The evolution of your content since I first stumbled on your videos a year or so ago does not cease to impress me. From humble beginnings with prank videos to hard-hitting well-researched docs, you've leveled up tremendously. You even mentioned the Darien Gap, that 66 mile stretch of treacherous, impenetrable jungle that many migrants must pass through on their route from S. America to N. America. Most people have never heard of it let alone have any knowledge of it and it rarely comes up in reports about migrants. Glad to see a fellow Milwaukeean getting the recognition he deserves🙌
You also have to know the other side of this story. Venezuela has been getting better, wanna know why? All the criminals went to the US, the people you see in these videos, they are all low class, lazy, in general, they were the same people that made venezuela what it is now, i bet they barely know how to write the spanish language. Before someone comes and calls me racist, im mexican, find someone who speak spanish and look up interviews in venezuela, that exactly what the people there say!!! As a mexican, i couldnt be happier that these people are gone, enjoy them!! We got some people from venezuela and haiti stay here, but they know they wont be handed everything for free and most of these people get a job and live a normal life, not whats happening in the US.
Im not saying your wrong and id love to see some of those interviews, but would a lazy person go through all that they went through to get here? you heard them say they want to work and provide for family@@leredditcommander8208
You know as citizens and human beings with compassion for other human beings we can do our part helping vets and the homeless too vs just waiting on the government. We all play a part in helping our brothers and sisters. So now since the homeless and vets are a topic because of this situation how about we protest just as hard for vets and the homeless and give the same energy for them like we are giving energy to complain about this crisis.
Love your interactions with these people. You know who to be professional with and who to joke around with. Seeing you talk to them in spanish too is so amazing!
When Tommy says boots to the ground, he really meant it! I love that you break boundaries and get on everyone's level, regardless of where they're from or even what language they speak! Great stuff 🙌🏽
Im from Chicago and honestly tnot as innocent as it seems ..they fucking shit up in Chicago also , stealing police radios selling it to gangs , making they own gangs , fighting ..smh
The weather is about to change fast here in Chicago. Chicagoans for the most part hunker down indoors until April. Not too many people in parks from this point and beyond, at least not for any extended periods. Not sure how manageable it will be if the intense numbers coming in continue.
Many of the homeless are drug addicts and alcoholics. Housing comes with the stipulation that they would have to be sober. Most aren’t willing to enter into that agreement. Would have to offer something like a “ Wet house” which the UK has. ( in this case it involves providing a controlled amount of alcohol to the residents.) These are people that have not been successful with recovery programs. The idea behind it is that it gives them a safe place to live and a sense of community. And I guess it’s also a “ win” for tax payers. It’s a form of “ harm reduction”. The homeless people that should be a priority are the ones working who still can’t afford a roof over their heads. The immigrants in this vid seem like they are grateful and want to contribute to society. But no city can afford to have an unlimited number pouring in! It’s simply a matter of logistics, not one of humanity.
@@user-bw2zt5jd9uthat may be true however our country has a history of helping other people when we have problems within. Also the fact that the United states is slowly moving towards corruption like Venezuela
Stumbled across your videos two days ago now and I've been watching your videos religiously, not many UA-camrs have content that keeps me interested but you Tommy G definitely do, quick question BIG DOG GOTTA EAT TSHIRTS, DO YOU SHIP TO THE UK????
Thank you so much man I hope this video can spread the word & at least help out my people in the time of need.I live in Chicago an honestly can say seeing those kids & baby’s running with no coats in the cold & you see them all over the Chicago police district buildings with their tents & my heart hurts for them.They frequently go around knocking on doors to shower or just to tidy up.I know it may sound strange to let random people in your home but I beg that you guys can find it in your heart to at least let the women & children in so they can at least clean themselves then let them be on their way
A record of over 33 TRILLION dollars of debt. Another billion of debt every 24 hrs. Another trillion of debt every 45 days. Collapse countdown. Defaulting on the debt is inevitable.
Awesome video Tommy. The immigration issue is a complicated one. On one hand,I feel for alot of these people just trying to escape a horrible situation and provide for their families but on the other hand,the border is open way too much. We have tons of people out there that hate Americans so its a threat. I think overall,the immigration is being handled wrong. Then you look at the homeless situation we have or veterans that dont get that help that migrants do. Its complicated for sure
We need to stop glamourizing these people. I get it their conditions are tough, but we have law and order for a reason. Our country was built on it, which is why they want to come here. Do it the right way or not at all.
Our country was definitely built on law and order that was completely fair, just look at slavery, women treatment, and our own government conspiring against the people (mk ultra, black panther infiltrators to plant false evidence) 100% a fair and just society
@@varga4488 and our corporate conservatives don't not care either about immigrants ; thats the whole point of a capitalistic society of importing immigrants, so they can exploit and do low wage jobs. Reagan era sold out our jobs and our wages over seas and to immigrants; its why we have a "weak" labor force and WEAK and non existent unions. its why every "capitalist" country have been IMPORTING immigrants for their low wages, canada, europe and aus. The problem with homeless in the US, lot of which are drug addicts, and they do NOT want homes, they don't want to be "responsible" of being a capitalist citizen. Everything is free to them, free housing already exists in a lot of places, FREE food, Free money. Its always funny that immigrants are always willing to hustle and make money $$$.. The homeless? nope, they rather get it for free. Rare to see actual spanish homeless here where im at. Trump immigration/asylum limit policy which conservatives introduced, never changed either, still the same uunder biden lol.
Very true, too many homeless people... How can they make room for the people coming into the country and not the years people have been on the streets. Veterans that defended the US, out on the streets. Jumping from place to place just trying to live, its sad man. If we have the money, everyone should be indoors. Don't hide the money until you want yourselves to look better and end up trashing yourself 10x over.
Here's an answer, albeit an unfortunate one, as I too believe all people should have housing. Migrants contribute to the economy. They take the low-paying and difficult jobs that most Americans don't want to work, and there's a surplus of these kind of jobs, especially now. *Agriculture in this country would literally collapse overnight without migrant workers* as that entire sector heavily relies on their labor, with immigrants comprising the vast majority of agricultural workers. Though in the short term accommodating these newly arrived migrants will cost sanctuary cities like Chicago a fortune, in the long-term their participation in the workforce and taxes will benefit the economy substantially. Homeless people on the other hand, are unfortunately a drain on the economy. Most do not have jobs or contribute much in the way of tax dollars, so they're a net loss for the economy. In my own personal opinion this doesn't mean they don't deserve housing, but in the view of politicians and even the public, this makes them a burden. This is a systemic failure where the root causes fail to be addressed, in large part because of apathy and negligence, but also because it's a very complicated problem to solve. Homelessness is a very multifaceted issue, as there's so many contributing factors - mental health, drug addiction, lack of education, unemployment, criminality. It's very hard to stabilize let alone rehabilitate many of these people. So unfortunately with that kind of glaring contrast between migrants and the homeless, it's not hard to see why politicians would choose to allocate tax dollars to migrants and not the homeless.
@@purplespaceship2417 Well said, I can understand that side of it. But my main focus is our vets. As you said mental health, drug addiction, lack of education, unemployment, criminality. These are all part of the people who don't want to try and establish themselves as a working citizen, get clean or help. I know many people who have just fallen on hard times, but they went through blood, sweat and tears climbing out of that hole. Personally I don't believe it should be this hard to get help and get out of that place as I also know a lot that failed. If people are wanting to change there lives just like how the migrants did, why don't they get the help migrants are. As I said before everyone should have a roof over there head, and food in there stomachs, but some go without for days. Go from place to place looking for a job, getting turned down because they don't have a bank account, Place of residence, or clean clothes consistently on there backs. I believe everyone should have a chance at the American dream, but with everything going on in the us. Its hard to get by working a full time job, causing many people to work a second just to pay for housing, food and other necessities. The problem comes from the top top, if it can ever be fixed up there many people would have a lot better of a chance at establishing themselves here, and also coming here.
@@Eargesplitten-Loudenboomer whered you get rabbi from what he said? Are you stuck posting a bunch of anti Israel posts or something that you assumed a Rabbi was involved??
@@purplespaceship2417bro they spent millions on them and will spend more so that’s bs it’s already a lost. It’s just pushing us further in debt. America should race the wage & deport every single migrant. Only the rich benefits from the shit mark my word this the beginning of civil unrest = civil war
Man absolutely loving what you and the team are doing. Every video improves production, content and your general presentation and presence skills in front of the camera. Well done bro! ❤
NYC resident here, have so many mixed feelings about this current migrant situation. Our Mayor Eric Adam’s at first wanted all of the migrants to be welcomed, but now wants to stop as it’s getting worse . This hasn’t effected me as a resident, but it is getting out of hand now in NYC. I’ve also heard that they get $600 weekly which they make more than some low income residents here. Many mixed feelings about this current migrant situation.
Chicago has enough space for every migrant. It is a big city with more than enough space like hotels, shelters, community centers, colleges, police stations, parks, graveyards, under bridges, ... I sense a little bit of racism in comments here.
@@sarbantz I'll say this first; saying racism use to be a way to make someone feel guilty or if that's all someone could come up with, pull the race card. Doesn't work on me. Good try. I don't see how you sense racism truly when it's about our borders being invaded like crazy with people from many different places. Not a specific race. There isn't a specific color or race . You speak on Chicago having enough room for them all; put that aside for a moment and think that maybe it's not that there isn't room but it's the fact they are getting free money, a phone, a roof over their head and getting treated good. Many US citizens on the street, trying to work, battling addiction, have healthcare problems and not a damn thing to help the people who have been here since birth. It's not about people coming here, it's about the rush of so many not knowing where they are from, their intentions, diseases being brought over the border and like NY, laying out on sidewalks as if it's nothing. If you did research, you'd see where having open borders and migrants pouring in is one big way to usher in communism. That's usually how communist nations begin. And this makes you think of racism? Doesn't fit the definition. Also have you noticed that so many are young men, military age and they've been doing military training already which includes indoctrination about US citizens . So there's a good reason they had everyone come in . No accident. A friend of mine is an Uber driver and he was driving a migrant to it's destination. Said he was nice and also said he was a migrant who was trained for backup military. Not for other countries. But being trained to fight us if we rise up. They give them an app on their phone and when it beeps, that means they have a message and have to return to their location. Said when he got here he wasn't forced but basically pushed to take the classes, military. And the US is using them as pawns to wipe us out. He said the guy was from Columbia and said he actually doesn't want to be in the US anymore but can't leave. So where's the racism?? This has nothing to do with color. And you know that.
Ur videos are the best Tommy G I look forward to watching. I was at work on my phone and my Boss caught me he said what are you watching I said the U Tuber, Tommy G= then he said all ur good then keep watching lol haha. Much love tho G
God knows who we really letting in and what problems there going to bring with them tho.. I live in NY and already seen a number of supper sketchy characters to say the least… It’s already becoming a big issue for a lot of locals who had these people dumped in our community and no plans of what to do with them once they get here.. I live in a pretty quiet area and lately it’s been flipped upside down nearly. Not to mention that some are even trying to snake jobs away from locals and working and for much less when the wages are already barely enough to get by in this state.. Eventually it’ll only wind up being just as bad as the place’s that everyone flees away from and the problem people that slip in with the decent ones who just want some sense of safety and want nothing more than to return home to the places the know and love as soon as possible. It’s all the other ones that have other plans of causing problems and disappearing into crowded populated areas that are a huge concern too..… But we definitely need to take care of our own people before we go worrying about the rest of the world!…. 😏🙄🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Right they caused the problem in their country so most likely America will end up like wherever they were. But I bet you America will split in half before we let these idiots in wh destroy the whole thing
Chicago has enough space for every migrant. It is a big city with more than enough space like hotels, shelters, community centers, colleges, police stations, parks, graveyards, under bridges, ... I sense a little bit of racism in comments here.
The entire thing is allowed, facilitated, and capitalized upon by the cartel. It's not just people who want to go across the border who are going. Every politician who advocates for this to continue ignores that part. All by design.
This is an international city and I know tensions are high but we will figure it out. You’re a true Chicagoan putting boots on the ground and getting out there talking to everyday people and Venezuelans.
@@gwood102 is a nightmare working between latín people, my coworkers stealed 4 jackets, everutime i went off my chair and return my jacket dissapeared. My food dissapeared all the time, customers stealed my phone. If you are latin you will understand how almost everybody wants to take advantage over you.
@@Elber_galarga7Maybe you just worked a job with a shitty workplace culture… Most of my coworkers are Hispanic too and we’ve never had this problem. Honestly that sounds like management’s fault
You are a gem Tommy. You really get to the heart of issues that traditional news dances around (because they’re in bed with the politicians). Keep giving a voice to the unheard 📣
Tommy G, I gotta say I’ve been watching since the pranks. You’ve been growing and being real with the videos. Proud of you bro. I live in wisconsin, Green Bay. Hopefully I can run into you in Milwaukee
Wow your video was very impressive. I'm a Venezuelan who was lucky enough to be raised here at a young age but I still have a lot of Venezuelan family members. And you really showed the reality that many people around the world don't know
Thank you for visiting Chicago and sharing this story. Unfortunately most people will tell you the migrants are the problem. What they fail to realize is the city can’t help itself, so how can it help others?
Well, you guys used to make fun of Texas for opposing illegal inmigración (not sure if you still do it). Do you remember ? Weird how your city is collapsing after receiving a tiny fraction of the illegal immigrants you can find in Texas . Now, Texas, unlike your city and state, is not a “sanctuary” for people who violate U.S. laws.
Thank u so much, I’ve been saying this is a problem just bc we can’t afford to fix our own communities let alone house more ppl in this overcrowded city. I love my South American ppl 9/10 the most fun ppl I know but we cannot just take everyone n anyone.
Chicago still is a nice city, tell that to the millions of international tourists Chicago sees annually. If anything it’s got more nicer with downtown expanding from new skyscrapers being built because they’re always under construction with more breaking ground at the beginning of next year. Nothing is perfect in this world and every city has its problems this is nothing new from ancient cities to current. Also never live in fear, especially in fear of another human being that bleeds just like you.
@@kyler247 when is the last time you check the statistics for yourself to see what are Americans top 4 cities with the highest murder rate. When you find out the top 4 circle back around.
Its always been a nice city. In fact, the best big city in the US 7 times in a row. Also ranked most beautiful big city in America. Chicago is built off waves of immigrants. This is nothing new. Everyone in Chicago has or had someone that is was a immigrant. Except the Potawatomis
@@kyler247The highest murder rate is in St.Louis. They basically have no migrants or immigrants. Also Detriot, Memphis, Milwaukee, Cleveland have higher murder rates. Chicago can even get the highest murder rate of the Midwest. Much less of the whole country. Look it up 🤡
Not only are they losing money from having to support millions of people coming here. They are losing tourism money. I don’t live far away. Going to Chicago was always a nice time. I have no desire to go now but knowing what the safety is like there. Between this and them letting the young people loot and calling it “gatherings” it’s too risky right now.
We used to go there all the time - it was sooo much fun. Stopped about 10yrs ago. The crime downtown was getting worse - and now with illegal Venezuelans housed downtown - INN OF CHICAGO. No way.
As a Texan you can’t be mad at Gov. Abbott, if he did not have a single migrant moved, Texas would be having a problem 10x worse than ANY sanctuary city is having right now…
I’m not from Texas and I don’t blame him. He told them about the illegal immigration problem, politicians didn’t listen so he sent them to their cities to make them listen. I understand that it’s affecting the American citizens but when you have those who don’t do anything sometimes you got to do what you got to do to bring your point across. You all can nark on me but I stand by this.
I feel bad for the families that truly are coming here to do better for their selves and their families. On the other hand we have Americans born on American soil that need help, we have Veterans that fought for our ability to live the American dream still living homeless. We can't help others until we help ourselves first. Once we build up our economy, bring jobs back to America and invest into our communities that make the American Dream what it is we can not help. The politicians pockets are being filled with money and we as citizens are the ones that are forced to make this work and clean up the mess they are throwing on us.
Being from Chicago and going to school close to one of those migrant communities it's sad to see it man. I went to the Walmart close by where I go to school and it was sad to see man there was a family with there kids without shoes and it's just really sad
Millions of legal Hispanics here already. Many from climates much wamer than Venezuela. Coats, heaters and warm bus/train lamps stations where invented. In Chicago's winter i actually get too hot amd sweaty and take off clothes to get fresh air. Love our winters ❤
That one Venezuelan guy has been here for a year-and-a-half and hasn't found a job. Dude a Mexican would have found a job the next day after getting here. seriously!
They came from a socialist country therefore dk what work ethic is. Thier accustomed to receiving an allowance for expenses along with free housing
Mexicans work hard. It’s in the culture
They are asylum seekers, so they’re waiting on their temporary residency and work permit. They are trying to do things by the book.
@@jinh817 they are waiting for welfare check number 19.
I've seen some of them working under the table for cash in some spots. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of those opportunites for every single one. But agree with some of the comments above that some are just waiting for anything thats given. It's tough either way. Especially when you think of all the other latino groups that are well establiahed here already and look out for each other. There's no network of Venezuelans here yet for them to rely on each other. Sadly, a lot of us other latinos just talk shit saying they're this and that instead of helping each other out, when all of our families have been through similar journeys.
Bro, we can't help our own people. How the hell do ppl expect the US to take care of all of these people? We have our own people struggling to get jobs and becoming homeless. We cannot be the hero for everyone. Not only that, the criminals are sneaking in with the actual people that need help. Thats a whole different issue. We need to take care of our own people first, before we even try to help someone on the outside.
Facts
Yes, I know people that cannot find a decent place to live that they can afford. All of these people are supposed to live and work here. Where? How? It's so crazy this is happening. This needed to be gradual not as it being done. They feel that they have as much right to be here as everyone else. I have family members that have fought in wars, so I don't believe that. They should fix their own country. As we need to do with ours.
@@Mrs.Futtlebuttledemocrats. Gottah love it
We can’t or won’t?
Y'all don't wanna work. There's thousands of jobs tf are you talking about 😂 the problem is the blacks
“ the funds that were spent for the migrants, should have been spent on the American residents” 100% agree
You aren't even a Chicago resident
@@brycerhine5165chicago the only state I guess right no goofy all state going thru crisis
i think u need to get off ur ass and make some money. homeless people are there for a reason, these immigrants traveled thousands of miles just to live.
yes but not on the blacks demanding money
@@Ziggyhere57 IL bruh but yeah this kinda messed up
Its sad we cant even help our inner cities but we can help every other country and migrants.
Thats wat usa has turned into and anyone against it is called "raci$t"
That’s the dumb people at the White House that are doing this ..... for votes come November....
Listen to Barbara Learner Spectre research who's funding NGOs like IsraAid this has been planned.
Thank you for talking about this, I've lived in Chicago my whole life, and the sad part is that we're bringing the immigrants here and can't find ways for them to actively survive, yet, we also have veterans in the streets.
Exactly, we don't have enough resources to even help the ones who served our country. We need to figure out our problem first before assessing a new migrant (housing) crisis
Send them all back right away
It's pretty fucking simple. Secure the borders and don't let these aliens in our country.
Welcome to the rest of the states
@@wormzilla”immigration” is a-lot more of a catching headline than “housing for homeless” though, if you can make people think voting for you is the right thing to do then you’ve already won, American politics is only ever about numbers never the citizens
Thank you for shedding light on this situation. We already have a large homeless population but suddenly we have resources for immigrants? That’s so backwards. We’re against student debt relief but okay with this? What a joke
Most Migrants contribute to the economy. Most Homeless are burdens to the country.
Thats why we help migrants knowing that soon as they get their feet under them they will work and contribute to society.
Homeless on the other hand are just a drain to society.
Na man, its to intentionally disstabilize and change the US. Texas is shipping these people to other places because they are overrun and saying f*** the people that are defending it.
Facts people are all caught up in helping people when we dont even have. Enouggh room and people from other countries will take advantage too usa has the right to deny
@@musicreview2558man we gone have to take matters into our own hands. All this goons in Chicago put they ass to work
Biden has money to send to Ukraine and Israel but not for Hawaii. He and the democrats more worried about other countries and their borders when we have our own invasion of military aged males from all over the world sneaking into our country. This is why we need Trump back. He put America and Americans first and they called him racist for it. But look at us now. He was right we need that wall! #TRUMP2024 Make America Great Again.
It's disgusting that there are lifelong Chicagoans sleeping in the cold while people from Venezuela that we know nothing about get free EVERYTHING.
I live in Chicago. I just left the crib and i have to drive past a police station. It's like 50 people outside, it's cold and raining.i understand they have a situation they're trying to escape, but we need closed and secured borders. There is great unrest in the world right now, these folks need to solve the issues they have at home. They estimate there will be at least 15 busses a day (40-50 people/bus)coming into the city, now imagine just 20 percent of them have children within the next 9-12 months. The majority of them are men, we're to assume that out of over 3k people not one is a current gang member, drug dealer, hitman, terrorist, grapist?
#Trump
😮 go back and fix your corruption. Don't make your problems our problems.
@@muerica1there going to allow most of these migrants to vote. If you have a kid in America you’re a citizen I think smh. All this was calculated lol these politicians don’t gaf about us but we too comfortable
Trump 2024 🇺🇸
Chicago has enough space for every migrant. It is a big city with more than enough space like hotels, shelters, community centers, colleges, police stations, parks, graveyards, under bridges, ... I sense a little bit of racism in comments here.
The big thing ive seen as a chicago resident is that people that actually live here do not agree with the decisions being made yet the people in the suburbs that arent being directly affected are for it all.
That's not true at all man! I'm an Elmhurst resident (so 20 mins with no traffic and I'm at the lake from 290) and everyone around me including myself are against bringing all of them to Chicago. I saw them all over the streets first hand five different times through the months of July and August. And it was crazy. They're everywhere because they can't be in the hotels during the day. So the alleys are just full of them.
So don't say everybody from the suburbs is like that because that's absolutely not true. There are many people from the city that are all for the Palestines coming to Chicago as well.
Just like the lady at 4:55 virtue signaling... she shouldn't have a say.
Not true at all. We all hate it and I think most agree we shouldn't be a sanctuary city. What I don't understand, they come here and are surprised there living on the streets. What do you expect? Money doesnt grow on trees.
Stop voting blue. Sincerely, a Glen Ellyn resident.
@mushy.popcorn illinois will always be a blue state. Most of which is comprised of Chicago votes. We needed Paul vallas ( also a blue contender) not Brandon Johnsons stupid agenda. Your vote means nothing suburbanite
So these ppl are sleeping in hotels , while our ppl sleep in the cold and rain. Thank God I live in Georgia with a county populous of 1,200 ppl. Sanctuary city's smh.
Thank you for making this video. I’m from Chicago and the media doesn’t show you this angle. The media does its best to show the ugliest parts of both sides of this argument without coming up with any real solutions. With how powerful the federal government and even state and local in some cases, it is absolutely a disgrace that this problem cannot be solved in a way that actually benefits the people coming here for a better life and the people already here that are also struggling to attain a better life.
This is sadly one of the few level headed comments I've seen thus far out of all the videos about this situation.
only one solution.. send'em back
Not only Chicago and New York but cities throughout the entire country. Communities are hit hard with strains on police, education, hospitals, housing, food by something the federal government failed to control and without any organization.
Well , people voted for Biden, whereas in Illinois and Chicago they voted for a democrat governor and mayor. Why are people mad about politicians fulfilling their promises? They made it clear during their campaigning that they supported illegal immigration. Are they supposed to break their promises?
its so bad in denver co
I’m glad my state banned sanctuary cities 😮
I can tell you the hospitals are taking a hit with the overflow of new patients. And none have health insurance. So that burden isn't on the government it's on the American taxpayers. The system can't sustain this.
@Nevalackn Denver is an absolute mess. I hadn't spent much time there over the last 5 years. Spent a day in the cjty this last summer and couldn't believe my eyes.
Your videos went from clickbait, pranks, to the best weekly docs on the platform. Much love Tommy. The podcast is dope too
Facts.
@@jamesparkerone true
never seen a click bait prank and been watching for awhile now
@@blitzcomet not long enough then
Totally agree 👍
They need to hurry up and find a way to get them out of our city Im tired of them
It’s a huge strain on our schools as well. Our children have been experiencing slower learning lessons due to having to incorporate the non English speaking kids. My sons school canceled Halloween and banned costumes so the Venezuelan kids don’t “feel left out”. complete bs.
Lmao
13:27 Dude cracked me up 😂😂 brought some humour to this sensitive video . TOMMY G is a GOAT no cap..🔥
I live 20 minutes from Chicago and my husband is an immigrant and I think this is so messed up. On the news the other night they had a homeless man who said he’s a veteran and fought for this
Country and he’s sleeping in the streets while the immigrants have food and a warm place to sleep it’s a sad reality… we have nowhere to put these people and continue to let more come I truly am at a loss for what the politicians are thinking
Well the part of the story that is left out is the Vet is an addict or alcoholic and is unwilling to go to the treatment services that are offered and he cant get into any housing because they're all drug and alcohol free. That is the biggest problem with the homeless outreach in the US is their strict abstinence policies. Every homeless person in the US pretty much has the opportunity to go into treatment if they wanted to, they just choose not to. But until they do, or until the outreach programs relax the rules on drugs/alcohol and at least let ppl in initially then help them get sober once theyre inside and safe then the homeless issue will keep on the way it is.
I doubt the refugee housing has these same rules.
@@samuhlm2 yeah like california has so many homeless people but majority of them are on some type of drug and are refusing help from homeless shelters
If you've seen his videos then you'd know nearly all homeless are drug addits and prefer living on the streets even when given the chance to become clean. Sad reality when the majority dont want help
The politicians are thinking it's time to third world the USA
@@scarlet3942thats not all off them quit assuming when u dont know anything
S/o Tommy for learning Spanish! As a native Spanish speaker it’s awesome seeing him grow as the videos go and how his vocabulary and how he explain things keeps getting better and better. Tommy G is the only G 💪🏼
they all seem like good sports w his Espanol I think because they can tell hes trying and likely appreciate someone being on the other side of the language barrier that they are on in countless interactions as they go about their day to day life in USA if they aren't fluent in English yet. I think the interviews would have been a lot more forced and awkward had he approached them only speaking English. They still ultimately seemed to be pretty surface level though as I don;t think hes able to have more complex conversations yet in Spanish.
I thought this exactly!!he’s doing great :)
No bap , bro caught me lackin w da Spanish😂
His Spanish is adorable. I respect and admire him for learning the language, as someone who speaks it.
Chicago has enough space for every migrant. It is a big city with more than enough space like hotels, shelters, community centers, colleges, police stations, parks, graveyards, under bridges, ... I sense a little bit of racism in comments here.
81 million Americans voted for this, Joe was very clear about his plans for the border and ideas concerning immigration policy. The price tag for being a Sanctuary City comes with a price tag, some of which will be impacting our already homeless population.
I promise you that 81 million Americans did not vote for Joe Biden regardless of what the fake results stated
Just seen you hit 1 mil congrats been here from the beginning and its great to see your progression 🎉
So can I open up a taco stand and sell tacos without a food permit? I would be arrested. Our kids can't even sell lemonade. I couldn't even sell raw milk from my cow without facing federal regulations from the USDA. I mean we would all have jobs if the government would let us work without all the red-tape regulations.
This!!!
Also so cool that you have cattle!
100%
Chicago has enough space for every migrant. It is a big city with more than enough space like hotels, shelters, community centers, colleges, police stations, parks, graveyards, under bridges, ... I sense a little bit of racism in comments here.
Selling robbed objects on streets, food, cut hair, all things without any regulation is common in venezuela, so the bussines just moved to the usa 😅😅😅😅
How are these people gonna come here illigally and receive all this stuff like we owe them a welcome gift 🎁
Illegals seem to be what your local politicians have decided the priority is.
Gonna vote in November?
What free stuff
@@MidwestemoismeFood, shelter, medical care.
@@donaldmaxie5264 those things are human rights? while being under American care whether to gain sanctuary or deportation they should get food n water and shelter lmao
@@donaldmaxie5264 also ur brain dead if you think voting for trump would solve any of this, considering he told republicans to not vote on the bipartisan border bill solely because it would be passed under biden, even the ICE union backed the bill
Is crazy how Tommy experiences all walks of life and is welcomed with open arms by most. It shows that a little understanding goes a long way
From Chicago I met a Venezuelan guy he told me stayed over on university, cool guy but he was in a bad situation and needed to go to a hospital I offered him an Uber but he preferred to wait for a friend, he was wondering near my house lost, with a beaten up face he told me he got the scars on his journey he also invited me to go job searching with him when he gets in a better position so we exchanged numbers… I didn’t know about this crisis tho I had noticed much more homeless downtown but I had no idea this was as big as it is
how tf do you not know that there are literally millions of illegals from everywhere that have been let in the country the past 4 years????? Do you live under a rock?
"I ain't got a problem them coming, it's you staying without you paying" HAHA that guy was funny and on point
He's telling the truth.
100
“Where the money going “ 👀
Same thing in NYC. Homeless everywhere. Hotels filled with migrants. My buddy tried to book a hotel room for the night in brookln and 3 different hotels cancelled their reservation on after another a couple weeks after booking because hotels are closing to house migrants. Left her without a room last minute. I booked a room in brooklyn months in advance for the same night and my reservation was cancelled last minute with no explaination or response from the hotel when i inquired about the abrupt cancelation assumedly because of the same reason. NYC also basically banned Airbnbs so it left me scrambling to figure something out last minute. Its the same in manhattan and queens. The city runs on tourism and tourists cant even get a place to stay. Its bad.
Dont worry. It will be favela soon
All these hotels and facilities that house illegal immigrants are profiting off the crisis by taking the government contracts. I wouldn’t be surprised that the hotel owners are charging the government triple the day rate (maybe more) knowing the government is desperate. It explains why they are not prioritizing tourism bookings they make more money housing illegals.
Chicago and New York are tough cities and has been holding it down for America for a long time. I know tensions are high right now and we have alot of internal problems already. But this nation is built tough and we will figure it out. Also New York wouldn’t be the mega city it is without immigrants. I also get the frustration with Americans. We got this.
It should really be easy…deport them
They banned AirBnB in NYC so folks could have more housing because tourists are wanting to stay in trendy neighborhoods making it even more difficult to afford rent because of people like yourself lol.
You or your editor does a very good job at editing the video you are the reason why we have entertainment. You definitely deserve how far you came and how far you are going. Good Job!!🎉
another banger on serious issues and MAN is your editor night and day from the start of your docs. Keep up the amazing work
It truly warms my heart seeing regular people chanting to elected officials, "YOU WORK FOR US!". Power to the people. Big ups Tommy G.
I don't really know the context of what was or wasn't on a ballot in a local Chicago neighborhood. @@LUL69214
Yeah ....... Those people yell "You work for us" when they want reparations too. Who's the "you" in that situation? White people
and they'll continue to vote the exact same way they've always been told to vote. They're fools and things will never change
What blows my mind is the same people protesting will turn around and vote the same way. Cant have sympathy for what you asked for and continue to vote for.
@@Mike60647yep vote blue! This is what ya get libby
@@Mike60647 No, but you probably voted for it on an unrelated single issue. You made your bed so please sleep in it.
@@Mike60647 its pretty obvious
@@Mike60647 Sí
@@Mike60647 I'm 29, you're probably not even old enough to drink a beer.
Just found your channel and love your interview style and that you're asking open ended questions that welcome all perspectives and opinions. I wish there was more of this in the world. Keep up the good work man! The world is better for you
Great video! You keep improving and I thank you for that, it makes the anticipation for the next content 🙏🙏
The evolution of your content since I first stumbled on your videos a year or so ago does not cease to impress me. From humble beginnings with prank videos to hard-hitting well-researched docs, you've leveled up tremendously. You even mentioned the Darien Gap, that 66 mile stretch of treacherous, impenetrable jungle that many migrants must pass through on their route from S. America to N. America. Most people have never heard of it let alone have any knowledge of it and it rarely comes up in reports about migrants. Glad to see a fellow Milwaukeean getting the recognition he deserves🙌
#Trump2024
You also have to know the other side of this story. Venezuela has been getting better, wanna know why? All the criminals went to the US, the people you see in these videos, they are all low class, lazy, in general, they were the same people that made venezuela what it is now, i bet they barely know how to write the spanish language. Before someone comes and calls me racist, im mexican, find someone who speak spanish and look up interviews in venezuela, that exactly what the people there say!!! As a mexican, i couldnt be happier that these people are gone, enjoy them!! We got some people from venezuela and haiti stay here, but they know they wont be handed everything for free and most of these people get a job and live a normal life, not whats happening in the US.
Im not saying your wrong and id love to see some of those interviews, but would a lazy person go through all that they went through to get here? you heard them say they want to work and provide for family@@leredditcommander8208
shouldnt be helping these people if we don't even help our own vetreens.. our people need to come first before anybody. simple as that.
You know as citizens and human beings with compassion for other human beings we can do our part helping vets and the homeless too vs just waiting on the government. We all play a part in helping our brothers and sisters. So now since the homeless and vets are a topic because of this situation how about we protest just as hard for vets and the homeless and give the same energy for them like we are giving energy to complain about this crisis.
Love your interactions with these people. You know who to be professional with and who to joke around with. Seeing you talk to them in spanish too is so amazing!
When Tommy says boots to the ground, he really meant it! I love that you break boundaries and get on everyone's level, regardless of where they're from or even what language they speak! Great stuff 🙌🏽
Why not help the existing homeless in that city with the same enthusiasm?...... SMH
Im from Chicago and honestly tnot as innocent as it seems ..they fucking shit up in Chicago also , stealing police radios selling it to gangs , making they own gangs , fighting ..smh
Most of Chicago voted for democrats soooo. Gotta deal with it
Appreciate you Comin through Tommy G to the raq
Thanks so much for making this video! I learned a lot and appreciate that.:)
The weather is about to change fast here in Chicago. Chicagoans for the most part hunker down indoors until April. Not too many people in parks from this point and beyond, at least not for any extended periods. Not sure how manageable it will be if the intense numbers coming in continue.
What a mess! They couldn’t help the homeless but could help a bunch of random strangers.
Many of the homeless are drug addicts and alcoholics. Housing comes with the stipulation that they would have to be sober. Most aren’t willing to enter into that agreement.
Would have to offer something like a “ Wet house” which the UK has. ( in this case it involves providing a controlled amount of alcohol to the residents.) These are people that have not been successful with recovery programs. The idea behind it is that it gives them a safe place to live and a sense of community. And I guess it’s also a “ win” for tax payers. It’s a form of “ harm reduction”.
The homeless people that should be a priority are the ones working who still can’t afford a roof over their heads.
The immigrants in this vid seem like they are grateful and want to contribute to society. But no city can afford to have an unlimited number pouring in! It’s simply a matter of logistics, not one of humanity.
@@user-bw2zt5jd9uthat may be true however our country has a history of helping other people when we have problems within. Also the fact that the United states is slowly moving towards corruption like Venezuela
@@user-bw2zt5jd9udon’t matter they not citizens. Gtfo. No other country would welcome Americans at ALL! Especially not with benefits and money 😂
@@user-bw2zt5jd9uwho's to say the Venezuelans are not crackheads and drug addicts?
lmao Stop it. Chicago politicians need to fix Chicago's problems first. Ship the emigrants back to where they came from@@user-bw2zt5jd9u
Stumbled across your videos two days ago now and I've been watching your videos religiously, not many UA-camrs have content that keeps me interested but you Tommy G definitely do, quick question BIG DOG GOTTA EAT TSHIRTS, DO YOU SHIP TO THE UK????
How do we deport them is the real question.
Cheap labor.
I guess Donald J Trump would be the one to answer your question ....
Economic migration is not a valid reason for breaking federal law
Man as if we didn’t have enough crime we can’t solve now we have u documented crime
Your spanish is getting so much better! So proud tommy G !!
Thank you so much man I hope this video can spread the word & at least help out my people in the time of need.I live in Chicago an honestly can say seeing those kids & baby’s running with no coats in the cold & you see them all over the Chicago police district buildings with their tents & my heart hurts for them.They frequently go around knocking on doors to shower or just to tidy up.I know it may sound strange to let random people in your home but I beg that you guys can find it in your heart to at least let the women & children in so they can at least clean themselves then let them be on their way
We have to help our people in America first.
ur people are lazy
We need some real leadership to clean this mass up. My 12 yr old would've made better decisions for USA, it's pitiful what happened to our country.
If we cant help our own people, how can we help people from other countries. It’s gonna be worse for everyone
A record of over 33 TRILLION dollars of debt. Another billion of debt every 24 hrs. Another trillion of debt every 45 days. Collapse countdown. Defaulting on the debt is inevitable.
I Enjoy Tommy G Content tremendously, He Appreciates everything, Salud
Awesome video Tommy. The immigration issue is a complicated one. On one hand,I feel for alot of these people just trying to escape a horrible situation and provide for their families but on the other hand,the border is open way too much. We have tons of people out there that hate Americans so its a threat. I think overall,the immigration is being handled wrong. Then you look at the homeless situation we have or veterans that dont get that help that migrants do. Its complicated for sure
Exactly like people lost friends in war but let’s give money to sun random faggots that snuck in our country
#Trump2024
Military aged men is what coming over,we got a big one coming for sure
It’s not complicated, they all must GO
Not complicated. Watch as america burns
We need to stop glamourizing these people. I get it their conditions are tough, but we have law and order for a reason. Our country was built on it, which is why they want to come here. Do it the right way or not at all.
Our country was definitely built on law and order that was completely fair, just look at slavery, women treatment, and our own government conspiring against the people (mk ultra, black panther infiltrators to plant false evidence) 100% a fair and just society
Democrats don't care and never have
Our country was also built on immigrants
@@varga4488 and our corporate conservatives don't not care either about immigrants ; thats the whole point of a capitalistic society of importing immigrants, so they can exploit and do low wage jobs. Reagan era sold out our jobs and our wages over seas and to immigrants; its why we have a "weak" labor force and WEAK and non existent unions. its why every "capitalist" country have been IMPORTING immigrants for their low wages, canada, europe and aus.
The problem with homeless in the US, lot of which are drug addicts, and they do NOT want homes, they don't want to be "responsible" of being a capitalist citizen. Everything is free to them, free housing already exists in a lot of places, FREE food, Free money.
Its always funny that immigrants are always willing to hustle and make money $$$.. The homeless? nope, they rather get it for free. Rare to see actual spanish homeless here where im at.
Trump immigration/asylum limit policy which conservatives introduced, never changed either, still the same uunder biden lol.
solid documentary work, great job
Coming soon to a city near you! The whole US will be like this in 20 years.
Tommy is a REAL journalist like like these TV personalities that get handed a script. This man GOES TO THE PEOPLE.
gotta look up Channel 5 too bro. another very solid modern journalism platform
Very true, too many homeless people... How can they make room for the people coming into the country and not the years people have been on the streets. Veterans that defended the US, out on the streets. Jumping from place to place just trying to live, its sad man. If we have the money, everyone should be indoors. Don't hide the money until you want yourselves to look better and end up trashing yourself 10x over.
Here's an answer, albeit an unfortunate one, as I too believe all people should have housing. Migrants contribute to the economy. They take the low-paying and difficult jobs that most Americans don't want to work, and there's a surplus of these kind of jobs, especially now. *Agriculture in this country would literally collapse overnight without migrant workers* as that entire sector heavily relies on their labor, with immigrants comprising the vast majority of agricultural workers. Though in the short term accommodating these newly arrived migrants will cost sanctuary cities like Chicago a fortune, in the long-term their participation in the workforce and taxes will benefit the economy substantially.
Homeless people on the other hand, are unfortunately a drain on the economy. Most do not have jobs or contribute much in the way of tax dollars, so they're a net loss for the economy. In my own personal opinion this doesn't mean they don't deserve housing, but in the view of politicians and even the public, this makes them a burden. This is a systemic failure where the root causes fail to be addressed, in large part because of apathy and negligence, but also because it's a very complicated problem to solve. Homelessness is a very multifaceted issue, as there's so many contributing factors - mental health, drug addiction, lack of education, unemployment, criminality. It's very hard to stabilize let alone rehabilitate many of these people.
So unfortunately with that kind of glaring contrast between migrants and the homeless, it's not hard to see why politicians would choose to allocate tax dollars to migrants and not the homeless.
@@purplespaceship2417 Well said, I can understand that side of it. But my main focus is our vets. As you said mental health, drug addiction, lack of education, unemployment, criminality. These are all part of the people who don't want to try and establish themselves as a working citizen, get clean or help. I know many people who have just fallen on hard times, but they went through blood, sweat and tears climbing out of that hole. Personally I don't believe it should be this hard to get help and get out of that place as I also know a lot that failed. If people are wanting to change there lives just like how the migrants did, why don't they get the help migrants are. As I said before everyone should have a roof over there head, and food in there stomachs, but some go without for days. Go from place to place looking for a job, getting turned down because they don't have a bank account, Place of residence, or clean clothes consistently on there backs. I believe everyone should have a chance at the American dream, but with everything going on in the us. Its hard to get by working a full time job, causing many people to work a second just to pay for housing, food and other necessities. The problem comes from the top top, if it can ever be fixed up there many people would have a lot better of a chance at establishing themselves here, and also coming here.
@@purplespaceship2417 How much did the rabbi pay you to say that?
@@Eargesplitten-Loudenboomer whered you get rabbi from what he said? Are you stuck posting a bunch of anti Israel posts or something that you assumed a Rabbi was involved??
@@purplespaceship2417bro they spent millions on them and will spend more so that’s bs it’s already a lost. It’s just pushing us further in debt. America should race the wage & deport every single migrant. Only the rich benefits from the shit mark my word this the beginning of civil unrest = civil war
That guy at the end who came buzzing down the stairs was a vibe 😂😂😂
THESE PEOPLE AREN'T TAKING THE TRAIN HERE. WHENEVER I'M TRAVELING OVERSEAS I SEE THEM AT THE AIRPORT.
Man absolutely loving what you and the team are doing. Every video improves production, content and your general presentation and presence skills in front of the camera. Well done bro! ❤
NYC resident here, have so many mixed feelings about this current migrant situation. Our Mayor Eric Adam’s at first wanted all of the migrants to be welcomed, but now wants to stop as it’s getting worse . This hasn’t effected me as a resident, but it is getting out of hand now in NYC. I’ve also heard that they get $600 weekly which they make more than some low income residents here. Many mixed feelings about this current migrant situation.
2k.
Lmao ship em back. Feel bad about saying that? cmon now
Send them back
Chicago has enough space for every migrant. It is a big city with more than enough space like hotels, shelters, community centers, colleges, police stations, parks, graveyards, under bridges, ... I sense a little bit of racism in comments here.
@@sarbantz I'll say this first; saying racism use to be a way to make someone feel guilty or if that's all someone could come up with, pull the race card. Doesn't work on me. Good try. I don't see how you sense racism truly when it's about our borders being invaded like crazy with people from many different places. Not a specific race. There isn't a specific color or race . You speak on Chicago having enough room for them all; put that aside for a moment and think that maybe it's not that there isn't room but it's the fact they are getting free money, a phone, a roof over their head and getting treated good. Many US citizens on the street, trying to work, battling addiction, have healthcare problems and not a damn thing to help the people who have been here since birth. It's not about people coming here, it's about the rush of so many not knowing where they are from, their intentions, diseases being brought over the border and like NY, laying out on sidewalks as if it's nothing. If you did research, you'd see where having open borders and migrants pouring in is one big way to usher in communism. That's usually how communist nations begin. And this makes you think of racism? Doesn't fit the definition. Also have you noticed that so many are young men, military age and they've been doing military training already which includes indoctrination about US citizens . So there's a good reason they had everyone come in . No accident. A friend of mine is an Uber driver and he was driving a migrant to it's destination. Said he was nice and also said he was a migrant who was trained for backup military. Not for other countries. But being trained to fight us if we rise up. They give them an app on their phone and when it beeps, that means they have a message and have to return to their location. Said when he got here he wasn't forced but basically pushed to take the classes, military. And the US is using them as pawns to wipe us out. He said the guy was from Columbia and said he actually doesn't want to be in the US anymore but can't leave. So where's the racism?? This has nothing to do with color. And you know that.
God Bless All Of Them People , It's Crazy How Much They Go Through Just To Get To A Place TO LOWKEY FIND A BETTER LIFE FOR THEM AND THEY LIL ONES
it's crazy how they don't change things in their own countries. They have no love for America, it's only free money for them. They need to gtfo
Ur videos are the best Tommy G I look forward to watching. I was at work on my phone and my Boss caught me he said what are you watching I said the U Tuber, Tommy G= then he said all ur good then keep watching lol haha. Much love tho G
Calling what's going on in New York a crisis is an understatement,, Chicago is bad but it's not as bad as New York
God knows who we really letting in and what problems there going to bring with them tho.. I live in NY and already seen a number of supper sketchy characters to say the least… It’s already becoming a big issue for a lot of locals who had these people dumped in our community and no plans of what to do with them once they get here.. I live in a pretty quiet area and lately it’s been flipped upside down nearly. Not to mention that some are even trying to snake jobs away from locals and working and for much less when the wages are already barely enough to get by in this state.. Eventually it’ll only wind up being just as bad as the place’s that everyone flees away from and the problem people that slip in with the decent ones who just want some sense of safety and want nothing more than to return home to the places the know and love as soon as possible. It’s all the other ones that have other plans of causing problems and disappearing into crowded populated areas that are a huge concern too..… But we definitely need to take care of our own people before we go worrying about the rest of the world!….
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@@garynoyne7368 Exactly!! 👏🏼🙌🏼💯
Right they caused the problem in their country so most likely America will end up like wherever they were. But I bet you America will split in half before we let these idiots in wh destroy the whole thing
Chicago has enough space for every migrant. It is a big city with more than enough space like hotels, shelters, community centers, colleges, police stations, parks, graveyards, under bridges, ... I sense a little bit of racism in comments here.
The entire thing is allowed, facilitated, and capitalized upon by the cartel. It's not just people who want to go across the border who are going. Every politician who advocates for this to continue ignores that part. All by design.
Hey Tommy G. I’m Lewis one of the folks in your interview. Nice job man.
This is an international city and I know tensions are high but we will figure it out. You’re a true Chicagoan putting boots on the ground and getting out there talking to everyday people and Venezuelans.
Please do a part 2 of this but in New York & how it has impacted things. Love your work, positive vibes & especially the new tatt big dawg!!!
Had a work buddy from Venezuela and he was the hardest worker I’ve ever met. Worked two full time jobs to support his family. Much respect
When you have 2 jobs, only work when the supervisor is watching....
@@Elber_galarga7both pretty demanding jobs lol couldn’t really get away with that
@@gwood102 is a nightmare working between latín people, my coworkers stealed 4 jackets, everutime i went off my chair and return my jacket dissapeared. My food dissapeared all the time, customers stealed my phone. If you are latin you will understand how almost everybody wants to take advantage over you.
@@Elber_galarga7Maybe you just worked a job with a shitty workplace culture… Most of my coworkers are Hispanic too and we’ve never had this problem. Honestly that sounds like management’s fault
"Why have wages in the trades been stagnant the last 5 decades!?"
I was born and raised in Chicago. I don’t know what they are going to do when the winter comes.
yooo lmaooo bro at 13:28 got me hollering 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Love how he’s speaking Spanish with the people and truly connecting. Love this series
Tommy...the work and dedication put into this content is incredible. Much love, man. Keep at it
Drop that lil village vlog 🔥🇲🇽
Damn Tommy I’m impressed by your Spanish.
If you ever back in the Chicago I would love to join your experience and show you around the north side.
You are a gem Tommy. You really get to the heart of issues that traditional news dances around (because they’re in bed with the politicians). Keep giving a voice to the unheard 📣
Tommy G, I gotta say I’ve been watching since the pranks. You’ve been growing and being real with the videos. Proud of you bro. I live in wisconsin, Green Bay. Hopefully I can run into you in Milwaukee
Damn Right! #Trump2024
Wow your video was very impressive. I'm a Venezuelan who was lucky enough to be raised here at a young age but I still have a lot of Venezuelan family members. And you really showed the reality that many people around the world don't know
Tommy G this is my fav video. I am Venezuelan. 4th generation in the US.
Thank you for visiting Chicago and sharing this story. Unfortunately most people will tell you the migrants are the problem. What they fail to realize is the city can’t help itself, so how can it help others?
these dudes think they'll be able to afford cars and houses when they get a job too LOL
Our inflation is just going to get just as bad as Venezuela if this keeps up
Well, you guys used to make fun of Texas for opposing illegal inmigración (not sure if you still do it). Do you remember ? Weird how your city is collapsing after receiving a tiny fraction of the illegal immigrants you can find in Texas . Now, Texas, unlike your city and state, is not a “sanctuary” for people who violate U.S. laws.
The migrants ARE the problem.
What are you smoking? 😂 It can take more than good care of itself.
Can we just take a min to recognize the editing in this video ..... Tommy G stepping it up !!!
Thank u so much, I’ve been saying this is a problem just bc we can’t afford to fix our own communities let alone house more ppl in this overcrowded city. I love my South American ppl 9/10 the most fun ppl I know but we cannot just take everyone n anyone.
It's crazy to think Chicago used to be such a nice city back in the day
Chicago still is a nice city, tell that to the millions of international tourists Chicago sees annually. If anything it’s got more nicer with downtown expanding from new skyscrapers being built because they’re always under construction with more breaking ground at the beginning of next year. Nothing is perfect in this world and every city has its problems this is nothing new from ancient cities to current. Also never live in fear, especially in fear of another human being that bleeds just like you.
@@iwouldliketoorderanumber1b79 i live in fear of the city with one of the highest murder rates in the country lol
@@kyler247 when is the last time you check the statistics for yourself to see what are Americans top 4 cities with the highest murder rate. When you find out the top 4 circle back around.
Its always been a nice city. In fact, the best big city in the US 7 times in a row. Also ranked most beautiful big city in America. Chicago is built off waves of immigrants. This is nothing new. Everyone in Chicago has or had someone that is was a immigrant. Except the Potawatomis
@@kyler247The highest murder rate is in St.Louis. They basically have no migrants or immigrants. Also Detriot, Memphis, Milwaukee, Cleveland have higher murder rates. Chicago can even get the highest murder rate of the Midwest. Much less of the whole country. Look it up 🤡
As a Chicagoan, I don't care for their stories--send them back! Good video though.
Really good video thank you for showing awareness!
man those tequenos :O
although i don't live in chicago directly it's really great to see my people again.
It’s not just Chicago that’s gone have to pay it’s other parts of Illinois that’s gone have to foot the bill
Helping illegals when our own are struggling is not right
Great Breakdown watching from NNYC
Help Our Local Veterans, Elderly and Homeless 1st ‼️‼️‼️ PERIOD
Not only are they losing money from having to support millions of people coming here. They are losing tourism money. I don’t live far away. Going to Chicago was always a nice time. I have no desire to go now but knowing what the safety is like there. Between this and them letting the young people loot and calling it “gatherings” it’s too risky right now.
As it is with Texas. New York, Denver, Atlanta and California.
We used to go there all the time - it was sooo much fun. Stopped about 10yrs ago. The crime downtown was getting worse - and now with illegal Venezuelans housed downtown - INN OF CHICAGO. No way.
As a Texan you can’t be mad at Gov. Abbott, if he did not have a single migrant moved, Texas would be having a problem 10x worse than ANY sanctuary city is having right now…
I’m not from Texas and I don’t blame him. He told them about the illegal immigration problem, politicians didn’t listen so he sent them to their cities to make them listen. I understand that it’s affecting the American citizens but when you have those who don’t do anything sometimes you got to do what you got to do to bring your point across. You all can nark on me but I stand by this.
Tommy G passing O’Block in the middle of his Timelapse 😂
Thank you for reporting on this Tommy.
Tommy G never fails to disappoint even if it’s a late upload
>>never fails to disappoint
Wtf? Did you mean to write that? 🙃
I feel bad for the families that truly are coming here to do better for their selves and their families. On the other hand we have Americans born on American soil that need help, we have Veterans that fought for our ability to live the American dream still living homeless. We can't help others until we help ourselves first. Once we build up our economy, bring jobs back to America and invest into our communities that make the American Dream what it is we can not help. The politicians pockets are being filled with money and we as citizens are the ones that are forced to make this work and clean up the mess they are throwing on us.
Plus, we are $33 TRILLION in debt - bankrupt. But, it doesn’t stop the politicians from borrowing more for UKRAINE. Kickbacks?
I've noticed a shortage of flour tortillas and refried beans.
Being from Chicago and going to school close to one of those migrant communities it's sad to see it man. I went to the Walmart close by where I go to school and it was sad to see man there was a family with there kids without shoes and it's just really sad
I hope they enjoy the chicago winter !!! should be a new experience for them
Millions of legal Hispanics here already. Many from climates much wamer than Venezuela. Coats, heaters and warm bus/train lamps stations where invented. In Chicago's winter i actually get too hot amd sweaty and take off clothes to get fresh air. Love our winters ❤