WASHINGTON, D.C.: A post by political commentator and Men’s Physique bodybuilder Ian Jaeger has drawn significant attention after he publicly supported a major financial crackdown announced by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent targeting undocumented immigrants.
The announcement claims that the U.S. Treasury will remove undocumented immigrants from the American financial system, including access to certain tax benefits and cross-border money transfers.
In his post on X, Jaeger wrote:
“BREAKING: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces that he is removing illegal immigrants from the financial system completely. He is removing tax benefits and cross-border money transfers. I voted for this.”
BREAKING: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces that he is removing illegal immigrants from the financial system completely.
He is removing tax benefits and cross-border money transfers.
I voted for this. pic.twitter.com/NPeit8WfFY
— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) November 29, 2025
The move comes as part of a wider immigration-focused agenda aimed at preventing individuals without legal status from accessing federal tax credit programs and regulated financial services.
According to officials, the Treasury intends to apply restrictions that would block access to key tax-refund mechanisms and restrict international remittances originating from those without legal documentation.
Supporters of the announcement, including Jaeger, argue that the policy is necessary to prevent misuse of American financial systems and taxpayer resources. They believe the measures enhance accountability and help ensure that federal benefits reach only legally eligible residents.
Critics, however, warn that cutting access to formal financial channels could push undocumented populations deeper into unregulated cash-based economies, potentially increasing financial crime risk, reducing economic participation, and placing strain on immigrant communities that rely on remittances to support families abroad.
Advocacy groups are expected to challenge the proposal legally, calling it economically disruptive and ethically punitive.
The Treasury’s proposed regulations are expected to undergo further review before implementation. Meanwhile, Jaeger’s endorsement has intensified political debate, highlighting the polarizing nature of immigration and financial-system reforms in the United States.
The policy rollout is likely to be closely followed by financial institutions, remittance service providers, and state-level policymakers as regulatory language is formalized in the coming weeks.
