October 7, 2026

Russell Fry Accuses John Vincent of Supporting Open Borders, Vincent Disputes Claim

GOP: Rep. Russell Fry

“Open Borders Leftism”

John Vincent calls himself moderate. Amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants isn’t moderate. It’s open borders leftism dressed up as compromise. —Russell Fry

It's Gross manipulation of the truth. I would support a bi-partisan bill on immigration reform.

Vincent rejected Fry’s accusations, stating that he opposes open borders, supports due process and deportation for violent offenders, and favors a conditional pathway to citizenship for longtime undocumented residents without violent criminal records. Vincent also supports bipartisan immigration reform. The 2024 Senate border security bill would have strengthened enforcement, hired additional agents, and restricted crossings during surges, but failed amid Republican opposition and Trump’s public efforts to derail it. Vincent criticized Fry for using immigration as a campaign issue rather than supporting bipartisan solutions, arguing that political interests took priority over border security. As of today, Fry has refused to debate him on topics like this. A “Forum” is scheduled for 10/13.

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