Donald Trump ramped up his hardline stance on immigration in a speech delivered in Wisconsin on Saturday, sharply criticizing immigrants who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally and committed violent crimes. The former president also escalated his personal attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her “mentally impaired” and “mentally disabled” following her visit to the border as part of her 2024 presidential campaign.
Harsh Immigration Rhetoric and Personal Insults
In front of posters depicting undocumented immigrants arrested for violent crimes, Trump labeled those responsible for such acts as “monsters” and “vile animals,” vowing to “End Migrant Crime” and “Deport Illegals Now.” His speech, unusually focused on immigration, painted a bleak picture of undocumented individuals, accusing some of violent intentions against Americans.
THANK YOU, WISCONSIN! pic.twitter.com/IphWQFrrA9
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 28, 2024
Trump directed much of the blame for the border situation at Harris and President Joe Biden, claiming their policies have led to a surge of over 7 million migrants being arrested at the border during Biden’s presidency, according to government data. Trump warned that some migrants are intent on committing serious crimes in the U.S., including “rape, pillage, thievery, and murder.”
Response from Harris’ Camp
Sarafina Chitika, a spokesperson for Vice President Harris, responded to Trump’s remarks by stating, “He’s got nothing ‘inspiring’ to offer the American people, just darkness,” as Trump admitted his speech was grim.
Donald Trump made the challenges at the border worse, and he is still fanning the flames of fear and division—all for his political gain.
In this election there is a clear choice between common sense solutions and the same old political games.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 28, 2024
The battleground state of Wisconsin remains crucial as Trump and Harris vie for support ahead of the upcoming Nov. 5 election, with immigration remaining one of the key issues for voters.
