Adam Francisco: From Mexican Immigrant to MAGA Street Warrior

Adam Francisco has become a prominent voice in the MAGA movement, known for his passionate street activism and social media presence supporting Donald Trump. In a recent podcast interview, Francisco shared his unique journey from Mexican immigrant to dedicated Trump supporter.

Francisco was born in Mexico and legally immigrated to the United States as a newborn through adoption by American parents from New York City. Growing up in New York, Francisco says he was a "default Democrat" for most of his life. It wasn't until 2019, when he moved to Thailand, that he began to critically examine his political views.

"I kept hearing about this whole MAGA movement. And at the time, I'm going to admit to you guys, I thought that MAGA meant neo-Nazi. I thought MAGA meant racist because that's the only exposure I had to what MAGA was," Francisco explained.

However, as he started researching Trump and fact-checking media claims, Francisco had an eye-opening experience:

"The story that really opened my eyes was the Charlottesville hoax when Trump was accused of calling neo-Nazis very fine people. But in that same video, he actually condemns neo-Nazis, white supremacists, white nationalists. And I just realized like the media cut that clip off. And I was just like, 'Wow, if they're lying about that, what else they lying about?' And there that started my journey into becoming a full-blown Trump supporter and big part of the MAGA movement."

Francisco's political transformation accelerated in 2020 amid the COVID-19 lockdowns, mandates, and social unrest. As he began speaking out against policies he disagreed with, Francisco found himself increasingly ostracized by his left-leaning social circle:

"Every time I would like question what was going on in the country, they would say things like, 'You're sounding like a Republican. Why don't you go work for Turning Point?' And I was just like, I wasn't even political really at the time. I was just expressing my own opinion on the situation. And so the more I did that, the more the Democrats were kind of like pushing me out, pushing me away till I basically became politically homeless."

In contrast, Francisco felt welcomed and heard when he attended Trump rallies and Republican events. This stark difference in reception solidified his shift to supporting Trump and the Republican party:

"I felt so welcomed by the Republicans and I was like this is what I thought like this is what a party should be like. Welcoming, open-minded, tolerant, willing to listen to my story, willing to debate in good faith. And so the Republican party just won me over while the Democrats were pushing me out."

Francisco decided to channel his newfound political passion into activism, particularly through social media content creation. What started as a reaction to feeling ostracized by the left has grown into a major platform:

"Originally when I started my channel, I started it kind of as like a response to what the left did to me, right? I felt ostracized. I felt blacklisted. So I said, 'Screw these guys. I'm going to become the biggest Trump supporter just to rub it in their face what they created.' And fast forward to today, my videos have been seen almost half a billion times. I'm not talking about my channels. I'm talking about remixes, re-shares, reactions to my video. My content's been seen about half a billion times."

Francisco has become known for his street activism, often filming interactions with supporters and critics while displaying Trump flags in public spaces. He aims to challenge stereotypes about Trump supporters and put a "brown face behind the MAGA agenda" as a Latino immigrant.

On policy issues, Francisco aligns closely with Trump's platform:

"I really do support the MAGA agenda. I support everything Trump stands for. Closed borders, a strong economy, no new wars, two genders, you name it, I'm aligned with 99% of MAGA."

He is particularly passionate about immigration policy, drawing on his own experience as a legal immigrant:

"We have a system in place like we have a legal entry and we actually take I believe the most legal immigrants anywhere in the world every year. America takes over a million legally a year, which is more than any other country that does it legally. So, we do very very open and friendly immigration policy and we need that just to have law and order to give us a chance to vet people."

Francisco argues that illegal immigration undermines this system and sends the wrong message:

"If you want to come into this country illegally and that's the first thing you do, what kind of start to the relationship is that with your new country, like you can't even honor the laws of entering like you have to violate those. That's the first thing you do to come in. We don't want those kind of people here."

He supports Trump's recent proposal to offer free flights for illegal immigrants to return to their country of choice, calling it "the most friendliest policy I could imagine."

Beyond his political activism, Francisco opened up about a major personal challenge he's facing - kidney failure. Diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called glomerulonephritis, Francisco's kidney function has deteriorated to the point where he requires regular dialysis treatments:

"My kidney function is it fluctuates between three and five. So I virtually have almost no kidney function. I haven't urinated in three years, which when I think about that, that's weird."

Francisco is currently on a waiting list for a kidney transplant, preferably from a living donor. He sees a successful transplant as key to resuming his pre-diagnosis lifestyle of international travel and eventually starting a family abroad:

"I'm looking for a live kidney donor. It's a big ask. But it's got to be done altruistically. So, you have to do it out of the goodness of your heart. And I'll give you one quick fact. People that donate a kidney have a longer life expectancy than people that don't donate their kidneys. Isn't that amazing?"

Despite this health challenge, Francisco remains committed to his political activism and supporting Trump. He expressed optimism about recent policy moves by Trump, including efforts to lower prescription drug costs.

Looking ahead to future elections, Francisco emphasized the importance of highlighting Trump's accomplishments and policy wins:

"I basically read the news every day and I try to look for positive headlines, things that Donald Trump's done that I think are worth shining a spotlight on and I try to share those stories. You know, for example, we just got a he just went to Saudi Arabia and he got them to commit to $600 billion investing into the US into defense firms. That's a lot of money. That's going to help a lot of Americans. That's going to help help a lot of job growth and that's going to help our economy."

Francisco sees the next several election cycles as crucial for pushing back against what he views as damaging progressive ideologies:

"Really, the goal is just to vanquish wokeness. At this point, we need to win three, four elections in a row to really just say that wokeness doesn't belong in this country. It's gone too far. You got to get back on track."

As Francisco continues his unique journey from Mexican immigrant to MAGA street warrior, he remains a passionate voice amplifying Trump's message and challenging perceptions about the MAGA movement. His story highlights the diverse backgrounds of Trump supporters and the personal experiences that have shaped their political views.

For those interested in following Francisco's activism or supporting his medical journey, he can be found on most social media platforms as Adam Francisco, with a new Instagram account under the name "patriotic poppy." Donations to assist with his medical expenses and support his activism can be made through GiveSendGo.com.

As the political landscape continues to evolve and the 2024 election approaches, voices like Francisco's will likely play an important role in shaping the narrative around Trump and the MAGA movement. Whether one agrees with his views or not, his story offers insight into the personal journeys and motivations behind political transformations and grassroots activism.

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