Response:Wicker

 

Editor’s note: Here is the letter I sent to Roger Wicker about international students, tourism, AI and DOGE.  His response is below:

Letter:

Dear Sen Wicker:

Since Trump has taken office, we have lost $50- 65 billion from international students and tourism alone.  

International students leaving the United States equals to $7 billion dollars loss in 2025 with a projection of $15 billion dollars loss by 2026. Tourism for the United States has lost $12 billion dollars in 2025 with a projection of $25 billion dollars by 2026. This means that 250 - 350 thousand jobs disappearing over the next two years.

43% of top scientists are foreign-born

58% of AL/computer science PhDs are international students

55% of billion-dollar startups have immigrant founders.

University towns being gutted with the loss of international students. The departure of students and faculty has led to layoffs, budget cuts by universities, which means program closures, layoffs, budget deficits and that means less taxes.  Hotels, shops, restaurants, and airports are empty which will led to inflation bankruptcies and commercial real estate defaults. In 2026 this will blow up the U.S. economy.  

Inflation from tariffs, lack of labor because of deportation, inflation from tax cuts, layoffs from tech AI and government DOGE cuts will create a perfect storm of bankruptcies of small and big business due to lack of revenue.  The layoffs will lead to commercial real estate defaults and foreclosure of the family farm and homes.

The time is now!  Stand with the people and not with the Billionaires.


Response:


Thank you for contacting me regarding the Trump administration's recent actions on international students. I am glad to have the benefit of your views.


As you know, Article I of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the authority to oversee the activities of the executive and judicial branches of the federal government.  I believe in co-equal branches of government, as intended by our nation’s founders, and I take this oversight responsibility very seriously.  The Constitution also grants executive powers to the president.  Among these are the ability to audit federal agencies and programs.  This way, an administration can ensure all executive branch entities are working efficiently and in alignment with the president’s agenda.


I will continue to work with President Trump, as I do with every administration, to enact policies that benefit Mississippians.  I believe the federal government must prioritize a strong national defense, a reasonable yet limited regulatory framework, and a systemic respect for individual liberties. We must devote more resources to protecting the southern border, reduce federal tax burdens on citizens and businesses, and recognize the sanctity of human life.  


Be assured I will keep your comments in mind as the Senate considers legislation affecting education.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can ever be of assistance.

With best wishes, I am

            Sincerely yours,

            Roger F. Wicker
            U.S. Senate

 

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