Former President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Wilmington, North Carolina, took a bold turn as he announced a sweeping plan to eradicate sanctuary cities across the United States. The former president also used the platform to criticize his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, on immigration policies.
According to Newsmax, Trump's proposed strategy, revealed on September 21, aims to leverage federal law enforcement and legislative action to combat jurisdictions that do not cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Trump's plan involves immediate action upon taking office, including a surge of federal law enforcement to cities deemed uncooperative in turning over individuals in the country illegally who have committed crimes. He emphasized the need for congressional support to outlaw sanctuary cities nationwide.
The former president's proposed strategy goes beyond targeting sanctuary cities. Trump outlined a comprehensive approach to address what he perceives as immigration-related challenges facing the nation.
Trump stated his intention to "hunt down, capture every single gang member, drug dealer, rapist, murderer, and migrant criminal that is being illegally harbored." This aggressive stance aligns with his previous administration's hard-line approach to immigration enforcement.
In his speech, Trump also promised to deport individuals he believes are being illegally harbored, stating, "We will send them home where they belong." This statement underscores his commitment to a stringent deportation policy.
Trump's announcement was accompanied by sharp criticism of his potential Democratic rival, Kamala Harris. He referred to her as the "invasion president" and claimed that her policies would lead to the destruction of the country.
The former president accused Harris of allowing a significant influx of illegal immigrants, stating:
[She] has allowed 21 million illegals to pour in from all over the world. Literally at record levels, terrorists are pouring into our country… Kamala Harris will fly criminal migrants into every one of your cities and towns.
Trump also claimed that Harris's border policies are negatively impacting American workers, particularly African-American and Hispanic-American workers, as well as union members.
During his speech, Trump raised concerns about public safety, citing the presence of Venezuelan gangs in Aurora, Colorado. He claimed that the situation has become so severe that it has instilled fear in the state's governor.
The former president also touched on healthcare issues, asserting that Harris supports free healthcare for illegal immigrants. He argued that this policy has led to overcrowding in hospitals and emergency rooms, making it difficult for citizens to receive care.
Trump made a startling claim about the current administration's handling of migrant children, stating:
Think of this. She lost 325,000 migrant children. They're gone. They're gone. Many are dead. Many are just kidnapped. Many are working in slavery.
Trump's announcement in Wilmington, North Carolina, outlined a plan to end sanctuary cities nationwide if elected. He promised aggressive enforcement of immigration laws, criticized his Democratic opponent's policies, and raised concerns about public safety and healthcare related to immigration. The former president's proposed strategy represents a continuation of his tough stance on immigration from his previous term in office.
