Former President Donald Trump has reignited his critique of President Joe Biden’s immigration policies, alleging that immigrants are contributing to a surge in crime across the United States. Trump made these assertions during a recent call-in to Fox News’ Hannity show, where he criticized what he perceives as the Biden administration’s failures on border security.
Trump, known for his tough stance on illegal immigration during his presidency, reiterated concerns about the southern border, a topic he believes was instrumental in his 2016 victory and remains pivotal for upcoming elections.
“In our current state, every new state becomes a border state,” Trump remarked to host Sean Hannity. “Whether it’s Idaho, Iowa, or Ohio, they’re all border states because they’re all being flooded with immigrants.”
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Trump criticized Biden’s handling of immigration, particularly highlighting his opposition earlier this year to a bipartisan immigration bill and accusing the administration of using border security as a political tool.
The former president further alleged that the Biden administration is facilitating mass immigration by “flying tens of thousands of people into our country,” a claim that lacks substantiation from available data.
Concerned about what he described as “a new form of crime” linked to Biden’s immigration policies, Trump suggested that settled immigrants could lead to crime rates akin to those in Venezuela, where he claimed crime has significantly decreased.
“We’re gonna have a new form of crime because these people are just getting comfortable,” Trump asserted. “We’re gonna have a new form of crime and it’s called Biden migrant crime.”
Trump’s remarks have stirred debate and criticism, with opponents arguing that his claims lack factual basis and contribute to a climate of fear and prejudice against immigrants. Critics point out that crime rates in the U.S. are influenced by various factors beyond immigration, including socio-economic conditions and law enforcement policies.
Despite the controversy, Trump’s rhetoric resonates with a segment of the American electorate concerned about immigration and border security. The Biden administration has yet to respond directly to Trump’s latest criticisms on immigration and crime, while Democratic officials and advocates continue to defend Biden’s approach, advocating for comprehensive reform that balances humanitarian concerns with border security.
