Pontiac Times

Matt Maddock, a notable political figure and social media commentator, has recently shared his perspectives on various issues through a series of tweets. These tweets address fiscal policies, education demographics, and immigration statistics in Michigan.

On June 10, 2025, Maddock posed a rhetorical question regarding the allocation of tax dollars. He asked, "Would you rather give tax dollars to: A: Roads B: Billionaires @MichiganDems unanimously vote B. Our plan puts it on A." This statement suggests a critique of the Michigan Democratic Party's spending priorities, contrasting them with his own preference for infrastructure investment.

Later that day, Maddock highlighted changes in the student population at Michigan universities. In a tweet posted at 20:57 UTC, he noted that "Michigan’s foreign university population has doubled from 20k to 40k the last 4 years?" This increase points to significant growth in international enrollment within the state's higher education institutions.

In another tweet shared on June 10 at 23:17 UTC, Maddock provided data on illegal visa overstays in recent years. He reported figures for multiple years: "2023: 565,155; 2022: 853,955; 2020: 684,500; 2019: 666,582; and for the period from 2016-2020: between 650-850,000." This information underscores ongoing challenges related to immigration enforcement and visa compliance.

These statements reflect ongoing debates in Michigan about public spending priorities and demographic changes affecting state policies.