Former Trump Official Sparks Outrage with Call for “Denaturalization” and “Remigration” of Immigrants
Former Trump administration official and prominent Christian Nationalist figure William Wolfe has ignited a fresh controversy on social media after calling for a “total immigration moratorium” and the “denaturalization” of citizens, citing the protection of America’s “Anglo-Protestant” identity.
The Controversial Statement
In a post on the X platform (formerly Twitter), Wolfe outlined a scenario targeting naturalized politicians, writing:
“> Born in Communist China
> Immigrates to America
> Enjoys freedom and blessings of our Anglo-Protestant nation
> Gets elected to political office
> Calls for White Genocide”
Wolfe concluded the post with a demand for sweeping policy changes: “Yeah, we need a total immigration moratorium, denaturalization, remigration, and millions of deportations. We’re done with this.”
Deep Search & Context
Wolfe’s comments appear to utilize the “Greentext” style of internet storytelling to construct a specific narrative about immigrants who attain political power. While Wolfe did not name a specific politician, the descriptors “Born in Communist China” and “Gets elected” have led observers to speculate he may be targeting specific Asian-American elected officials, though many prominent figures often targeted by such rhetoric (such as Boston Mayor Michelle Wu) were born in the United States.
The phrase “Anglo-Protestant nation” references a political theory famously articulated by Samuel Huntington, which argues that American national identity is defined by its British settler roots and Protestant religious values. Wolfe, who has previously served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and is active in the Southern Baptist Convention, has frequently used this framework to argue against multiculturalism and for a more exclusionary form of Christian Nationalism.
The specific accusation of “calling for White Genocide” is a reference to a white nationalist conspiracy theory that claims policies promoting diversity or immigration are calculated attempts to cause the extinction of the white race. This rhetoric has increasingly moved from fringe forums to the discourse of some far-right political commentators.
Objections and Criticism
Legal experts and civil rights advocates have strongly objected to the proposals outlined in Wolfe’s post.
Constitutionality of Denaturalization: The call for “denaturalization” (stripping citizenship from naturalized Americans) faces immense legal hurdles. Under current U.S. law, naturalized citizens can generally only lose their citizenship if it was obtained through fraud. Targeting citizens for their political speech or policy positions would likely be found unconstitutional.
“White Genocide” Rhetoric: Critics argue that invoking “White Genocide” is a dangerous escalation of political rhetoric that normalizes hate speech and has been linked to real-world violence.
Definition of American Identity: Historians and sociologists challenge the “Anglo-Protestant” definition of America, noting that the United States was founded on secular constitutional principles and has been shaped by waves of diverse immigration, including Catholics, Jews, and non-Europeans, for centuries. Asserting an exclusively “Anglo-Protestant” ownership of American freedom is viewed by many as historically inaccurate and nativist.
Background on William Wolfe
William Wolfe is a growing voice in the “New Right” movement. He has advocated for an aggressive approach to conservative governance, often intertwining theology with state policy. He is associated with the Center for Baptist Leadership and has been a vocal critic of what he terms “woke” ideology within evangelical institutions. His call for “remigration”—a euphemism often used for forced mass deportation—aligns with the most extreme wings of the immigration restrictionist movement.
