Diego de la Vega, an illegal alien who climbed the ranks to become Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s deputy communications director, has self-deported to Colombia after 23 years in the U.S. This breaking story, detailed by Migrant Insider, exposes the cracks in our immigration system and validates President Trump’s relentless push for border security and legal immigration. De la Vega’s exit is a win for patriots who demand the rule of law.
From Ecuador to AOC’s Inner Circle
Born in Quito, Ecuador, de la Vega entered the U.S. at age seven on a visitor’s visa that he overstayed for decades. He settled in New York City, a sanctuary city, where he thrived despite his illegal status. “We lived in fear because we were not of the right status,” he told Migrant Insider, “but I had a pretty good childhood in New York. We worked hard… got jobs.”
His activism kicked off with the failed Dream Act in 2010, leading him to roles at Make the Road NY and eventually AOC’s campaign. “Alexandria comes from an organizing background herself, so she likes to hire people who share that experience,” he said. AOC praised him, saying, “Diego is amazing. We love him.”
The Cost to American Workers
De la Vega’s career path—from state assembly communications to AOC’s deputy communications director—raises a glaring issue: jobs taken from legal citizens. The Federation for American Immigration Reform estimates illegal immigration costs taxpayers billions annually, including lost job opportunities. His high-profile role under AOC, a vocal advocate for open borders, underscores the hypocrisy of progressive elites who champion illegal immigrants while American workers suffer.
This isn’t just one man’s story. It’s a symptom of a system that prioritizes political agendas over citizens’ livelihoods. Trump’s focus on protecting American jobs directly counters this injustice.
Sanctuary Cities: A Haven for Lawbreakers
New York City’s sanctuary policies shielded de la Vega for 23 years, allowing him to evade immigration enforcement. The Center for Immigration Studies reports that such jurisdictions often harbor criminal aliens, threatening public safety. De la Vega may not have a rap sheet, but his prolonged illegal stay highlights how these policies mock federal law.
Trump saw this coming. He fought to defund sanctuary cities, clashing with bureaucrats who’d rather coddle lawbreakers than protect Americans. De la Vega’s case proves the chaos these policies breed.
Trump’s Blueprint for Order
President Trump’s immigration stance is unwavering: secure borders, legal entry, and American prosperity. His administration built miles of border wall, ramped up deportations, and rolled out the Remain in Mexico policy. “We must maintain law and order at the highest level or we will cease to have a country,” he declared in a 2018 speech.
“We must maintain law and order at the highest level or we will cease to have a country.” — @realDonaldTrump, June 18, 2018, 2:34 PM
De la Vega’s self-deportation aligns with Trump’s vision—illegal immigrants leaving voluntarily or otherwise. It’s a small victory, but it shows the system can work when pressure is applied.
A Patriot’s Duty
De la Vega’s departure isn’t a tearjerker; it’s a wake-up call. “I thought about what would happen if I just left, if I embraced my identity as a Latino instead of trying to fit the image of a picture-perfect immigrant,” he said. After 23 years, he still called Colombia “my country”—proof he never intended to assimilate. Now, he’s “fulfilled” there, free from fear and, crucially, no longer taking American jobs.
This is the future Trump fights for: a nation where laws matter, borders are secure, and citizens come first. Stay engaged with this battle for America’s soul by following Golden Age Patriots on X and Facebook. Together, we’ll drain the swamp and reclaim our country.
