Accusations fly between Mo Brooks and ALFA after FarmPAC endorses Katie Britt for U.S. Senate seat

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The feud between Rep. Mo Brooks and the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) continued yesterday as Mo Brooks went on the defensive regarding the endorsement of Katie Britt by ALFA’s political arm, FarmPAC.

Brooks, who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, claims that ALFA opted not to endorse his campaign because of his positions on border security, amnesty for illegal aliens, and subsidies, Yellowhammer News reported.

Brooks made these claims in a series of radio interviews this week. Brooks made an appearance on WVNN’s “The Yaffee Program,” where he accused ALFA of supporting open borders because of the cheap labor that enters the United States as a result.

“[O]ne of my opponents was endorsed this week by a special interest group that heavily relies on subsidies, tens of billions of dollars, that is heavily supporting these welfare programs to the tune of another tens of billions of dollars, and, of course, is supporting amnesty and citizenship for illegal aliens,” Brooks said.

Brooks told Yellowhammer News, “You have a choice, you can either support struggling American families or you can support the masters of the universe as they seek cheap foreign labor that undercuts the wages of and takes jobs from struggling American families.”

“Birds of a feather flock together,” Brooks continued. “Every open borders, cheap foreign labor interest group seems to be supporting Katie Britt – that’s one of ALFA’s top two or three issues,” claiming the organization wishes to “import cheap foreign labor that is heavily subsidized by American taxpayers.”

Brooks defended his stance on border security based on his grading with Numbers USA, an anti-illegal immigration organization, which ranked him as having the strongest record on border security out of all 435 of his colleagues.

“The special interest groups that want open borders, illegal aliens, cheap foreign labor – they know where I stand on border security, and I stand with struggling American families that are hurt by it,” stated Brooks.

Brooks stated on Twitter, “#ALFA denies demanding cheap foreign labor that hurts struggling American families? Really? Ag political powers pushed FARM Workforce Modernization Act thru House in 2019/2021! Mo Brooks=NO! Amnesty & citizenship 4 illegal alien millions IS open borders!”

ALFA responded stating that the statements are false and that they are firmly against illegal immigration.

The federation stated, “Congressman Brooks’ statements are not only categorically false, but they are also an insult to the hardworking, law-abiding farmers he claims to represent. The Federation’s policy is clear in its support of secure borders and opposition to illegal immigration.”

ALFA emphasized that they are advocating for resolving the current border crisis with Mexico.

“In fact, on June 3, the Alabama Farmers Federation joined every state farm bureau in the country in sending a letter to the secretaries of Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Interior urging swift action to secure the Southern border. Congressman Brooks’ office was notified of this communication, which makes his recent attacks even more egregious.”

Commenting on its decision to endorse Britt, ALFA commented, “[K]atie Britt traveled the state visiting farmers, listening to their concerns, and discussing how to address their needs in Washington. When county Federation leaders gathered in Montgomery last week, they overwhelmingly recommended the endorsement of Katie Britt. Unlike recent statements by Congressman Brooks, Katie Britt has demonstrated respect and appreciation for farmers and rural Alabamians. She earned the confidence of Federation members by being a strong, conservative leader who can get things done in Washington.”