Former President Donald Trump has called for the death penalty to be used against migrants who kill American citizens or law enforcement officers. He made this statement during campaign rallies in Reno, Nevada, and Aurora, Colorado. Trump has previously advocated for using the death penalty against human and drug traffickers as well.
This statement comes as Trump increases his anti-immigrant rhetoric while campaigning against Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. He has portrayed noncitizens entering the U.S. as a threat to American safety and livelihood. Trump has accused Harris of allowing an “army of illegal alien gang members and migrant criminals” to enter the country and destroy cities like Aurora.
During his campaign rallies, Trump has used charged language, claiming that cities like Aurora have been “invaded and conquered” by migrants. However, Aurora’s Republican Mayor Mike Coffman has refuted these claims, stating that the narrative is inaccurate.
Trump has also made unfounded claims linking immigrants to violence in other states, such as alleging that Haitian immigrants were eating local pets in Ohio during a presidential debate. Local officials denied receiving any credible reports of such incidents.
Overall, Trump’s recent statements reflect his continued focus on immigration issues and his efforts to portray migrants as a threat to the safety and well-being of Americans.
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