In Vandalia, Ohio, the former president, Donald Trump, intensified his controversial language about immigrants this Saturday. He suggested that some immigrants accused of crimes might not be considered people.
During a rally close to Dayton, Ohio, he expressed his views, stating, “In some instances, they might not be people, in my view. However, I’m advised against saying this as the radical left deems it inappropriate.”
Trump was in Ohio supporting Bernie Moreno for the Senate. Moreno is competing in a close race for the Republican nomination against two other candidates. This nomination is crucial for challenging the current Democratic Senator, Sherrod Brown.
Moreno, a businessman and Colombian immigrant, also spoke about immigration. He emphasized the importance of learning English for immigrants coming to the United States.
He argued against the need for multilingual voting, mistakenly claiming English as the national language. Moreno believes assimilation is key to becoming part of America.
Trump also made a stark warning at the rally. He predicted severe consequences for the country if he isn’t elected, particularly mentioning a significant increase in tariffs on foreign-made cars.
His campaign spokesman, Steven Cheung, clarified that Trump’s comments were specifically about the auto industry and tariffs. Cheung argued that Biden’s policies would harm the auto industry and workers.
Immigration is becoming a hot topic in the presidential campaign. Trump and President Biden have both visited Texas border towns, criticizing each other’s policies amidst a surge in illegal immigration.
Trump labeled the influx of migrants as “a Joe Biden invasion,” while Biden blamed Trump for the failure of a significant bipartisan bill aimed at addressing border issues.
Trump’s recent comments mark an escalation in his already controversial rhetoric on immigration. He has consistently made inflammatory statements about migrants in his campaigns.
He has also promised a massive deportation effort if elected, drawing inspiration from a controversial 1954 program known for its harsh tactics.
Trump concluded his speech by vowing to stop what he called the invasion of the country as one of his first actions if he takes office again.