“He’s the governor… he can’t have his cake and eat it too,” Cameron said, supporting legislation to bar undocumented immigrants from in-state tuition
Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron criticized Governor Andy Beshear following a Department of Justice lawsuit over discounted tuition for illegal immigrants. Cameron, a GOP frontrunner for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat, called the tuition policy “preposterous” and accused Beshear of shirking responsibility.
“He’s the governor… he can’t have his cake and eat it too,” Cameron said, supporting legislation to bar undocumented immigrants from in-state tuition.
Beshear’s strategist Eric Hyers responded, calling Cameron’s remarks inaccurate and stating, “The regulation was crafted two decades ago… the GOP-controlled legislature could’ve acted.” Cameron tied the tuition debate to broader border concerns, citing Kentucky’s fentanyl crisis and emphasizing former President Trump’s immigration stance. “This is about protecting the position of American citizens,” Cameron said. Despite losing to Beshear in 2023, Cameron is leading in the GOP Senate race. The debate highlights Kentucky’s evolving political landscape and intensifying focus on immigration policy.