Trump intensifies attacks on immigrants and Harris

In his speech, Trump called immigrants who commit violent crimes “monsters” and “vile animals.” He blamed Harris and President Joe Biden for allowing more illegal immigrants into the country. Trump also said that some of these immigrants come to “rape, steal, and kill.”  

The rally took place in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where a Venezuelan immigrant was recently arrested for allegedly attacking a woman and her daughter. Trump used this incident to talk about the dangers he says come from illegal immigration.

Immigration is a big issue in the upcoming November 5 election, and Trump and Harris are in a close race. During her visit to the border, Harris talked about her plans to improve the immigration system and criticised Trump for spreading fear. She also promised to stop illegal drugs like fentanyl from entering the US.

Even though studies show immigrants don’t commit crimes more often than US citizens, Trump continues to focus on cases involving Hispanic attackers. Some critics say he’s using these stories to spread racist ideas. However, some families who have lost loved ones to violence or drugs like fentanyl support Trump’s message.

Before Trump’s speech, several parents who lost children to attacks by immigrants or to fentanyl overdoses spoke in support of him. They thanked him for paying attention to the issue.

(With inputs from Reuters)