Trump mocked as he declares November 5 ‘Liberation Day’, vows to ‘hunt down’ illegal immigrants

COLORADO, UNITED STATES: Donald Trump has once again found himself at the center of controversy after declaring that November 5, Election Day, will be 'Liberation Day' for the United States.

The former president, 78, took to Truth Social on Friday, October 11, to amplify his fiery rhetoric, promising to "hunt down" and deport undocumented immigrants if he secures a second term in 2024. He had made similar claims during a recent Colorado campaign event.

Donald Trump declares November 5 'Liberation Day' for 'Occupied America'

Donald Trump is never one to shy away from bold statements. On Friday he wrote, "We are now known, all throughout the world, as OCCUPIED AMERICA."

He vowed to his supporters in Colorado and across the nation, "November 5th, 2024 will be LIBERATION DAY in America."

The former president didn't stop there, pledging to rescue Aurora and every town that has been "invaded and conquered".

"I will rescue Aurora and every town that has been invaded and conquered—and we will put these vicious and bloodthirsty criminals in jail or kick them the hell OUT OF OUR COUNTRY."

Trump revealed plans for a new federal operation, dubbed "Operation Aurora", designed to expedite the removal of gang members.

He wrote, "I will invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to target and dismantle every migrant criminal network operating on American Soil."

Donald Trump targets Kamala Harris in fiery rant

Donald Trump didn't mince words as he also took aim at Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, stating, "No person who has inflicted the violence and terror that Kamala Harris has inflicted on this community can EVER be allowed to become POTUS!"

Doubling down on his tough stance, the twice impeached former president explained that his administration would deploy "elite squads of ICE, border patrol, and federal law enforcement officers to hunt down, arrest, and deport every last illegal alien gang member, until there is not a single one left".

He went further, threatening an "automatic 10 years in jail with no possibility of parole" for anyone who returns and even calling for the death penalty for "any migrant that kills an American citizen or a law enforcement officer".

"We will close the border. We will stop the invasion of illegals into our Country. We will defend our territory. We will not be conquered," he said.

"We will reclaim our sovereignty—and Colorado will vote for Trump as a protest and signal to the world that we are not going to take it anymore. I will liberate Colorado. I will give you back your freedom and your life!"

Trump also earlier also slammed the Biden-Harris administration's border policies, calling the US borders the "most unsafe" in the history of the world.

Internet reacts to Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' remarks

Donald Trump declaring Election Day will be "Liberation Day" for the country has sparked a wave of reactions online, with many mocking his rhetoric. 

"Does Trump have any other messages besides demonizing people and lying about a stolen election?" tweeted a user.

"Dude is the king of coining phrases," said a second.

"Trump is lying about everything," tweeted a third.

"I’ve literally never heard those two words together. I guarantee “the world” hadn’t either. We’re so gullible," stated a user.

"Only people who have never left the country would believe this utter bollocks," read a tweet.

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