U.S. Faces ‘Invisible Coup’ as Immigration Weaponization Threatens National Security

Peter Schweizer, the New York Times best-selling author, has warned that the United States is failing to confront what he calls the “weaponization” of immigration by foreign governments and domestic political elites.

“We’re ignoring the weaponization of immigration,” Schweizer said. He cautioned that foreign actors view mass migration as a tool to “sow chaos,” diminish American strength, and expand their influence within the U.S.

Schweizer detailed his new book, “The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon.” In it, he argues that current immigration debates have focused too narrowly on jobs, wages, crime, and culture while overlooking broader geopolitical threats.

According to Schweizer, Mexico’s extensive consular presence in the U.S.—with 53 consulates—is engaged in political activism aimed at shifting American elections. Mexican officials have described their efforts as part of a “civil resistance” strategy and have discussed turning states “from red to blue.”

The author also cited rhetoric from Mexican political advisers suggesting migration is being used to reclaim territory through demographic expansion.

Schweizer raised alarm over alleged exploitation by Communist China of U.S. birthright citizenship laws, claiming Chinese elites have been encouraged to travel to the U.S. to give birth so their children receive automatic citizenship. He cited estimates suggesting as many as one million Chinese nationals might have been born in the U.S. under this system during the past decade, calling it a major national security vulnerability.

Schweizer urged reforms including ending birthright citizenship abuse, stopping U.S. flight training for Chinese pilots, and dismantling what he described as Mexico’s political network operating within the country.

“This needs to end,” Schweizer said. “It’s a massive security vulnerability.”

“The Invisible Coup” is now available.