Donald Trump delivered a divisive campaign speech in Aurora, Colorado, portraying the US as “occupied” by criminal foreigners. His exaggerated claims centered around migrant crime waves, misleading statistics, and polarizing rhetoric aimed at riling up his base.
As the election nears, Trump emphasizes protectionist economic policies and demonizes immigrants, fueling fear among his largely white, working-class supporters. Despite efforts from his Democratic rival Kamala Harris to promote unity, Trump persists in fearmongering and falsehoods about immigration.
Falsely alleging an invasion by violent migrants, Trump vows to crack down on “enemy forces within” using controversial deportation measures, despite declining crime rates under the Biden administration.
While polls show a tight race, Trump’s fear-based tactics continue to resonate with some voters, further polarizing the nation and perpetuating false narratives about immigration and crime.