Former President Donald Trump has reignited the immigration debate in the United States with his promise to carry out mass deportations if he is elected in the upcoming elections on November 5. During a campaign event in Uniondale, Long Island, Trump reiterated his commitment to expel millions of illegal immigrants, arguing that they are destroying the fabric of life in the country. This stance has generated a strong reaction from Vice President Kamala Harris, who harshly criticized the proposal.
At the Hispanic Caucus Institute’s annual leadership conference, Harris stressed that the country can find a way to provide a path to naturalization for immigrants while also strengthening border security. “We can do both, and we must do both,” the vice president said, highlighting the need for a balanced and humanitarian approach to immigration policy.
Trump, for his part, devoted most of his remarks in Uniondale to the issue of immigration, describing illegal immigrants as a burden on public resources and a threat to security. “We are destroying the fabric of life in our country. And we are not going to tolerate that anymore. And you have to get rid of these people. Give me a chance,” said the former president, appealing to voters to give him their support at the polls.
Both candidates took a break Wednesday from campaigning in swing states that are likely to decide the election. Trump drew an enthusiastic crowd in New York, a predominantly Democratic state, and used the opportunity to criticize local government for homelessness and subway conditions. “What the hell do you have to lose?” he asked the crowd, seeking to consolidate his base of support.
Before his Uniondale event, Trump stopped by a Bitcoin cafe in New York City, showing off his newfound enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies. This move is part of his strategy to attract young, technologically-inclined voters, a crucial demographic in the upcoming election.
Harris, in contrast, focused her speech on the need for a more compassionate and effective immigration policy. “While we fight to move our nation toward a brighter future, Donald Trump and his extremist allies will continue to try to pull us back,” the vice president said. Harris recalled the Trump administration’s family separation policies and warned of the implications of mass deportation.
Trump has promised to carry out “the largest deportation operation in the history of our country” if elected, although he has not provided details on how this would be carried out. His comments have sparked concern and criticism, especially among immigrant communities and human rights advocates.
The former president plans to continue his campaign focused on immigration issues, with an upcoming visit to Springfield, Ohio. There, Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, have made controversial accusations about the Haitian community, which has generated even more controversy. The confrontation between Trump and Harris on immigration promises to be a central issue in the final stretch of the electoral campaign.
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