Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made a startling claim on *Fox News Sunday*, suggesting that offering driver’s licenses, free tuition, and health care to undocumented immigrants has led to safer roads in the state—prompting questions about the link between these controversial policies and public safety.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz raised eyebrows during a recent appearance on *Fox News Sunday* when he claimed that offering benefits like driver’s licenses, free tuition, and health care to undocumented immigrants has led to safer roads. The statement came in response to host Shannon Bream’s questioning about whether these programs act as a "magnet" for illegal immigration, placing a financial burden on Minnesota taxpayers.
Bream highlighted a *Wall Street Journal* report noting that Walz, a Democrat, signed laws allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses, qualify for free tuition at state universities, and access the state's health care program for low-income residents. She asked whether these policies encourage dangerous journeys for migrants and why Minnesota taxpayers should bear the cost.
Walz’s response sidestepped the broader question, instead touting Minnesota’s high rankings in business, children’s well-being, and health care access. "I would also add this, we have some of the safest roads," Walz said, linking his controversial immigration policies to improved traffic safety. He further defended Vice President Kamala Harris, saying her border policies are among the "strongest and fairest" the U.S. has seen.
The governor’s claim about safer roads, however, left some viewers puzzled, as it appeared to conflate various issues without directly addressing concerns about the impact of providing extensive benefits to undocumented immigrants. Walz’s comments may draw further scrutiny, especially as he continues to play a prominent role in national Democratic politics while serving as a vocal supporter of Vice President Harris’s immigration stance.
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