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Trump Launches Controversial Attack at Anti-Migrant Rally, Sparking Outrage

2024-09-28

Trump Intensifies Rhetoric Against Migrants

In a fiery rally in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, former President Donald Trump intensified his controversial rhetoric against migrants, claiming that the United States is being 'occupied' by them and suggesting that if he loses the upcoming election, American culture is at stake. Trump positioned himself in front of banners demanding to 'Deport Illegals Now' and 'End Migrant Crime,' reinforcing his stance that the nation is facing a 'mass migrant invasion.'

Attacks on Biden and Harris

The former president aimed his ire at both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming they are 'mentally challenged.' In a shocking statement, he asserted, 'Joe Biden became mentally impaired. Kamala was born that way,' further alleging that only someone 'mentally disabled' could allow such a situation to occur in the country. These comments have drawn significant backlash, including claims they promote division and misinformation.

Fear-Mongering Claims

Continuing down a path of fear-mongering, Trump warned the crowd about criminals among migrants, insisting that small towns in the Midwest are 'petrified' of violence, stating, 'You have a sheriff and a deputy, and you’ll have a group of Venezuelan killers, street gangs occupying the town.' He made a bizarre claim regarding these groups being armed with 'MK-47s,' likely referring to the AK-47 assault rifle.

False Assertions About Immigrants

Trump also focused on Springfield, Ohio, falsely asserting that Haitian immigrants there could not speak English and were 'taking over the schools.' In reality, many of these individuals are legally in the United States, and such claims have been widely debunked.

Labeling Current Officials

Moreover, he described current government officials as 'vicious monsters,' proclaiming, 'They are vicious, but they are stupid, which is a very dangerous combination.' Trump pledged to 'liberate' Wisconsin from what he described as a 'mass migrant invasion' consisting of 'murderers, rapists, hoodlums, drug dealers, thugs, and vicious gang members.' Emphasizing the urgency of the upcoming election, he insisted that the nation would reclaim its former glory with his victory.

Wisconsin as a Battleground State

As the election approaches, Wisconsin remains a crucial battleground state. Recent polling from The New York Times/Siena College shows a tightly contested race, with Trump at 47 percent and Harris slightly leading at 49 percent. This dynamic underscores the high stakes of the political battle ahead, with both sides gearing up for a historic election.

Upcoming Rally in Pennsylvania

With a rally scheduled for Erie, Pennsylvania, on September 29, Trump is likely to continue this combative narrative, promising his supporters a return to what he refers to as a 'free nation.' As the race intensifies, the divisive language around immigration continues to be a pivotal issue in the political landscape.