In a recent Fox News interview, former President Donald J. Trump reiterated his 2016 campaign’s controversial claim, suggesting, without evidence, that Latin American countries were deliberately sending unwanted citizens to the U.S. border.
Mixed Views
Trump also baselessly accused the Chinese Communist Party of promoting illegal immigration to the U.S. and potentially meddling in the presidential election, despite expressing admiration for President Xi Jinping.
Theory on Chinese Immigrants
When asked by Maria Bartiromo about the possibility of “military-aged men” from China being sent under the direction of the Communist Party, Trump affirmed his belief in this theory.
“I believe so,” he responded.
Latin American Migrants
Addressing a recent incident in New York City where police said Latin American migrants attacked officers, Trump commented:
“The heads of these countries are smart. They’re not sending the people that are doing a great job and that they love in the country. They’re sending people, for the most part, that they don’t want, and they’re putting them into caravans.”
2015 Immigration Rhetoric
Former President Donald J. Trump’s recent statements resonate with his provocative remarks from his 2015 campaign launch, where he infamously said, “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best.”
Claims of Criminal Immigrants
He added, “They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.” The infamous quote from Trump in Time Magazine in 2015, stands as a stark representation of his stance on immigration.
Jails and Mental Institutions
Trump also consistently, yet baselessly, claimed that migrants from South and Central America are sourced from “mental institutions” and jails.
Trump’s Vision
The current GOP frontrunner previously expressed admiration for President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s harsh deportation tactics, describing Eisenhower’s approach as a large-scale, military-style operation that involved deporting immigrants and then relocating them farther away when they attempted to return.
Re-election Plans
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“He was very strong on deportation, because a lot of people were coming into our country illegally, and he started a big, mass deportation,” Trump stated. “He dropped them very close to the border, and they came back. Then he dropped them 2,000 miles away, and they didn’t come back.”
He suggests that mass deportations, resembling Eisenhower’s tactics, would be a key element of his immigration policy should he be re-elected.
Wide-Ranging Interview
In an interview that took place on Thursday, prior to the military strikes in Yemen on Saturday, former President Donald Trump touched on a range of topics, including immigration and international issues.
However, the conversation with Ms. Bartiromo also veered into domestic politics.
The Future of GOP Leadership
When asked about Ronna McDaniel, the Republican National Committee chairwoman, Trump hinted at a desire for change, stating, “I think she did OK initially in the R.N.C.,” he said. “I would say right now, there’ll probably be some changes made.”
Trump’s Shadow Over Discussions
This statement comes as the Republican party convened in Las Vegas for its annual meeting, where much of the discussion revolved around Trump’s influence over the R.N.C. and McDaniel’s future leadership.
A Complex Bond
Despite their rocky relationship, McDaniel, recommended by Trump in 2016 and a faithful leader through the 2020 election and beyond, has maintained direct and frequent communication with him, even amid disagreements, such as Trump’s refusal to participate in primary debates and his team’s push to cancel future debates.
A Bipartisan Issue?
Nikki Haley, Trump’s last Republican primary opponent, criticized him on CNN’s “State of the Union” for undermining a bipartisan immigration deal in Congress, accusing him of “playing politics with the border.”
Trump’s Political Play
“He shouldn’t be getting involved, telling Republicans that, wait until the election because we don’t want this to help Biden win,” Haley stated.
“He’s absolutely playing politics by telling them not to do anything.”
Haley Revises Stance
Revising her earlier views, Nikki Haley recently acknowledged that Texas cannot legally secede, in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling. Her shift follows earlier statements suggesting Texas could choose to leave the U.S., which she clarified were not endorsing secession but underscoring states’ rights and government accountability.
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