Online criticism ensues as Trump reiterates aim for 'record-breaking deportations in US history'
PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Republican frontrunner Donald Trump reiterated his presidential goal for the 'largest deportation' of illegal migrants in the history of the US if he is elected as President in November.
Delivering remarks to his supporters in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Wednesday, January 17, after his landslide victory in the Iowa caucus, the former President claimed that he had 'no choice' other than to deport the undocumented migrants.
"You get a lot of people coming into our country that we're not going to want. We don't want. And we're going to have the largest deportation in the history of this country. We have no choice," Trump stated.
"We're gonna have the largest deportation in the history of this country. We have no choice." -- Trump pic.twitter.com/HmCZap7iYv
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 18, 2024
The leading GOP White House hopeful is actively campaigning in New Hampshire ahead of the presidential primary on January 23.
Based on a report by The Hill, new polling indicates Trump and Nikki Haley are tied with less than a week left for the primary. The latest survey released by American Research Group Inc. reveals a tie, with both candidates holding 40% support among likely Republican primary voters in the state.
Furthermore, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu endorsed the former UN Ambassador, giving momentum to her presidential run.
Donald Trump predicts a 'major terrorist attack' in US
Speaking to his supporters, Trump argued after Biden's administration took charge, the number of migrants entering the US through the southern border reached a record number.
Labeling the undocumented migrants as 'terrorists' who invade the nation, the former President argued they were all male between the ages of 18 and 25, which, according to him, is the perfect age to be a soldier.
Stating that 27,000 undocumented migrants entered the US from China, he raised concerns about the possibility of them forming an army. He also cautioned voters regarding individuals entering the country from Yemen, the Middle East, and other places that might not be desirable for an influx of people.
"I would say 100 percent certain that you are gonna have a major terrorist attack in our country because of what they are letting into our country on the southern border," Trump predicted.
Further adding, Biden should be removed from Office in the upcoming election, he stated by that time, there would be fifteen to sixteen million illegal migrants in the country, which would exceed the number of people in New York State.
The presidential hopeful further added the migrants being sent to the US are not hard workers but instead, come from prisons and mental institutions.
The ongoing border crisis and the influx of migrants under the Biden administration have been the ace card of the Trump campaign right from the start. His allies, including Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene, doubled down on Trump's presidential goal for the largest deportation of illegal immigrants in the potential of his second term in the White House.
Internet reactions to Donald Trump's remarks
Outraged at Trump's statement on the deportation of migrants, internet slammed him for spreading hate among his supporters.
One user wrote, "This man is deplorable. The people cheering for this are disgusting."
This man is deplorable. The people cheering for this are disgusting. https://t.co/kNcj032xs6
— D Villella ❄️ (@dvillella) January 18, 2024
Another user remarked, "He’s totally unfit to serve."
"Trump wants to crash the economy, AGAIN, with his scheme of deporting 11 million people living in America. It would be a nightmare for our workforce," said a third user.
Trump wants to crash the economy, AGAIN, with his scheme of deporting 11 million people living in America. It would be a nightmare for our workforce. https://t.co/grcR9BZREL
— Zach (@zachklotz) January 18, 2024
A fourth user added, "He’s really feeding his base. They are eating this up."
He’s really feeding his base. They are eating this up. https://t.co/HTn42qtnyJ
— A. Denisse (@conscious_diva1) January 18, 2024
"How can one person embody everything horrible in this world? How does he do it? How is he still alive?" questioned one user.
How can one person embody everything horrible in this world? How does he do it? How is he still alive?
— Eli Cash (@Average75973828) January 18, 2024
Another response read, "He’s going all in on the hate & fear tonight. Yay."
He’s going all in on the hate & fear tonight. Yay. 😐😏😣
— take it easy (@imakestuffcuz) January 18, 2024
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