Fact Check: Did Chuck Schumer say illegal immigrants come to the U.S. mainly to defraud Social Security?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: In 1996, Chuck Schumer said the number one reason people come to the United States illegally is to defraud systems such as Social Security.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Snopes found no evidence Schumer ever made the quoted statement. The attribution is fabricated.

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Date: 06/03/2026

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Last Updated on June 3, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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