By Trendsetter Tribune 
A MAGA “wife supremacist” claims immigrants only come to America for money — and conservatives slam the take as ignorant and out of touch.
A self-described “wife supremacist” and “MAGA fertility fanatic” found herself in the crosshairs of her own political allies after claiming that immigrants do not come to the United States seeking freedom — only cash.
Posting under the pseudonym Peachy Keenan, the author and pro-natalist influencer declared that she has “never met” a single immigrant motivated by liberty, democracy, or free speech. Instead, she insisted, people only move to America “for the money,” adding that even immigrants who agree with her politics fall into that category.
The statement was meant as a bold declaration — but it quickly blew up in her face.
“America isn’t an idea — it’s an ATM”
In a series of posts, Keenan doubled down, arguing that America should be seen primarily as the ancestral homeland of families who “farmed it, built it, fought for it, and died for it.” She went on to say that being American means being “indigenous, for several generations at least.”
Her follow-up line was even more provocative: the United States, she said, has become an “ATM machine for immigrants.”
The sweeping generalization immediately triggered a wave of criticism — and not just from progressives. Prominent conservatives, immigrants, writers, and talk-show hosts pushed back hard, accusing Keenan of rewriting reality and erasing the lived experiences of millions.
Conservatives clap back: “Get out more and meet people”
Several right-leaning commentators publicly challenged Keenan’s claim, sharing personal stories and family histories that directly contradicted her narrative.
Some described family members escaping dictatorships, oppressive regimes, and religious persecution. Others recalled parents and grandparents who saw America as a rare promise of self-determination, not a quick financial opportunity.
One commentator bluntly suggested Keenan simply hasn’t spent much time listening to immigrants at all, saying her remarks sounded less like analysis and more like ignorance dressed up as ideology.
Another mocked the take outright, pointing out that many immigrants work modest jobs, sacrifice stability, and leave behind entire lives — hardly the behavior of people looking for easy money.
“Freedom — and money.” A more complicated truth
Other conservative voices acknowledged what Keenan refused to admit: the real reason many immigrants move to the United States isn’t one-dimensional.
Yes — economic opportunity matters. So do safety, stability, and the chance to build something for future generations.
But many also flee censorship, authoritarian governments, religious repression, rigid class systems, and political persecution. For countless people, America represents something deeper — a rare place where their children might grow up freer than they did.
As one critic summed it up: it’s not just money. It’s money and freedom.
Keenan walks it back — slightly
Amid growing backlash — largely from conservatives — Keenan tried to soften her position.
She clarified that she wasn’t saying there are zero immigrants motivated by liberty, only that she personally hasn’t met many. Later, she added a qualifier, saying she was referring specifically to those “under age 60.”
But by then, the damage was already done. Her comments had sparked a much larger debate about nationalism, identity, belonging, and who gets to decide what “being American” truly means.
A debate that isn’t going away
The clash around Keenan’s remarks underscores a broader struggle within conservative politics.
One side embraces a cultural, heritage-driven view of American identity. The other side insists that America is defined by its ideals — freedom of speech, opportunity, pluralism, and self-government — values that have historically drawn immigrants from across the world.
And whether critics love or hate that reality, history shows it hasn’t been just about money.
It has also been about hope.