Former President Donald Trump announced his plans to initiate mass deportation operations in two U.S. cities, should he win the upcoming presidential election on November 5th. The cities in question, Springfield and Aurora, have been facing conflicts between citizens and illegal immigrants.
Trump, speaking at a press conference held at his own Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, referred to the immigration situation in Springfield, Ohio, and Aurora, Colorado, stating, “It’s like an invasion from within, and we’re going to have the largest deportation in the history of our country. And we’re going to start with Springfield and Aurora.”
Springfield has been grappling with a growing population of immigrants from Haiti, some of whom arrived legally while others entered unlawfully.
When asked whether he would consider visiting Springfield to provide a firsthand account of the situation, Trump responded, “Maybe Springfield. Maybe Aurora. Maybe both. We’ll go there.”
However, no specific date for any potential visit was mentioned by Trump.
While the difficulties faced by Aurora have been widely publicized for weeks, Springfields issues gained national attention only recently.
Controversy surrounding Springfields immigration crisis intensified on September 13th, resulting in bomb threats and evacuations of several locations, including the city hall.
During his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump alleged that illegal immigrants in Springfield were attacking and consuming household pets.
However, an ABC News debate moderator reported that a prominent Springfield official denied any credible evidence of immigrants eating peoples pets.
Trump defended his assertion, stating that he based it on cited accounts and circulating videotaped statements.
Bidens response to Trump’s statements was firm: “This has to stop, what he’s doing. It has to stop.”
Despite the ongoing debate, Springfield officials have consistently denied having any proof that Haitians have consumed residents’ pets.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost emphasized that the issue lies in the significant influx of migrants within a short period, rather than the migrants themselves. He cited insufficient communication and assistance from the federal government as contributing factors.
Trump argued that the media was overlooking the primary concern: the state of the border.
According to him, large groups of illegal immigrants are entering the United States, leading to numerous cases of violence against women, including killings and sex trafficking in migrant caravans.
He dismissed the immediate issue discussed by the reporter and repeated his promise to strengthen border control. Trump emphasized his commitment, stating, “I will be your border president, and I hope you call me a border president,” likening himself to the informal title of “border czar” used by some media and politicians to refer to Vice President Kamala Harris and her role in the Biden administration.