At a rally in Tempe, Arizona, former President Donald Trump didn’t mince words, accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of turning the U.S. into a “garbage can for the world” with her border policies. With the election approaching, Trump’s message focused heavily on immigration, blaming Harris for what he called a deliberate dismantling of border security that has resulted in an “invasion of criminal migrants” from around the globe. “When she came in, she threw open the gates,” Trump declared, “and now, the United States is a dumping ground.”
Trump pointed to recent figures from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reporting that over 662,000 criminal illegal aliens have been released into the U.S. interior under the current administration. Among them, 435,719 had prior convictions, and 226,847 more face pending criminal charges. Trump’s remarks drew cheers from the crowd as he continued, “Kamala’s migrant invasion disqualifies her from even thinking about being president.”
The former president also referenced a congressional report stating that at least 99 individuals on the terrorist watchlist have entered the U.S. since Harris took office. Trump warned that Harris’s border policies have left the country vulnerable, claiming that over 10 million undocumented immigrants have crossed into the U.S. under the current administration. Trump promised to take immediate action, vowing to end what he calls the “migrant invasion” and restore “the sovereignty of our nation.”
“If I win on Nov. 5, we will stop all illegal immigration,” Trump declared, pledging to restore the border security measures that he says kept Americans safer during his first term. Beyond immigration, he outlined an array of campaign promises: ending taxes on tips, reviving American energy production, defending free speech, protecting the Second Amendment, and banning men from women’s sports.
Trump also took aim at the media, calling them “the enemy of the people” for what he described as biased reporting. He criticized major news outlets for allegedly refusing to show his campaign highlights, asserting that the press intentionally hides positive moments from his rallies.
Arizona, a swing state, is pivotal in the 2024 election, with the latest Marist Poll showing Trump with a narrow lead over Harris, 50% to 49%. Maricopa County, home to Phoenix, is expected to be a critical determinant of Arizona’s 11 electoral votes. As the race tightens, Trump’s hard-hitting message in Arizona signals his intent to rally voters around immigration reform and national security, leaving the crowd with a stark choice: “Will we stand for a safe, sovereign America, or let it become a dumping ground?”
