President Donald Trump made unverified claims that “millions and millions of totally unvetted migrants” not only gain entry into the country but also participate in voting. This assertion, reported by Forbes on Saturday, December 30, 2023, adds to a string of contentious remarks regarding immigrants, drawing parallels to Adolf Hitler’s rhetoric on Jews in past statements.
Trump alleged, without presenting evidence, that “crazed Democrats” are swiftly registering unvetted migrants to vote, urging Republicans to intervene urgently. It is essential to emphasize that non-citizens are not authorized to participate in federal elections, and there exists no credible evidence supporting widespread voter fraud in the two presidential elections in which Trump was a candidate.
The former president’s call to action, specifically directing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to address the matter, coincides with ongoing Senate negotiations concerning new border security measures tied to a proposed aid package for Ukraine.
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This recent statement aligns with Trump’s consistent hardline stance on immigration and his controversial language towards immigrants. Accusing immigrants of “poisoning the blood” of the country, Trump echoes language previously used by Hitler in describing Jews.
Trump’s history of disseminating unfounded claims includes his assertion that he lost the popular vote in the 2016 presidential election due to 3 to 5 million illegal immigrant votes, a claim debunked by election officials.
Despite facing widespread criticism for employing phrases reminiscent of Nazi propaganda, such as the concept of “blood poisoning” and likening political opponents to “vermin,” Trump has claimed ignorance, stating in a recent interview that he “never knew Hitler said it” and professing to know nothing about Hitler beyond what he has seen in the news.
As Trump continues to spark controversy with his provocative statements, the impact on public discourse and political narratives remains under ongoing scrutiny and debate.
