Former president Donald Trump expressed outrage on Sunday, calling for the impeachment and prosecution of Vice President Kamala Harris over U.S. immigration policy. However, his claims were based on misinterpreted data released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Despite being debunked by the Department of Homeland Security, Trump continued his attack on Harris, accusing her of allowing murderers to freely roam the country. His claims were met with skepticism and fact-checking, as many of the individuals in the data had been convicted over the past 40 years, including during Trump’s own presidency.
Trump’s all-caps fury and baseless accusations were unsurprising, given his history of spreading misinformation. His attempt to blame the media for not covering the issue was also debunked, as multiple news outlets had already reported on the data, with ICE clarifying that it covers decades.
Despite Trump’s sensationalized claims, it is clear that the truth behind the data is far more nuanced, highlighting the importance of fact-checking and responsible reporting in today’s political climate.