Donald Trump intensified his racially charged rhetoric, labeling Democrat Kamala Harris “mentally impaired” and claiming illegal immigrants are a threat to ordinary Americans. Trump’s remarks came as Harris visited the US-Mexico border, pledging to address asylum claims and undocumented migrant crossings.
Despite running neck-and-neck in the polls, Trump disparaged Harris’s border speech, accusing President Biden and Harris of allowing an “invasion” of violent criminals. Anti-immigrant sentiment has been central to Trump’s appeal since 2016, with his rhetoric becoming more extreme as the election approaches.
Trump’s attacks on Harris also included calling her “dumb” and stoking fear of illegal immigrants committing violent acts. Meanwhile, Harris criticized Trump’s tactics, describing them as a tired playbook. Trump’s portrayal of an America under attack by migrants was juxtaposed with statistics showing a decline in illegal crossings and crime rates.
Trump’s unconventional and alarming speech raised concerns about the tone of the campaign, with even his supporters taken aback by his dark and extreme remarks.