During a rally in Tempe, Arizona, former President Donald Trump didn’t mince words, accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of turning the United States into a “trashcan for the world” with her border policies. With the election approaching, Trump’s message has focused heavily on immigration, blaming Harris for what he called a deliberate dismantling of border security that has led to an “invasion of criminal migrants” from around the world. “When it came, it opened the gates,” Trump declared, “and now, the United States is a dump.”
Trump referenced recent data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reporting that more than 662,000 criminal illegal aliens have been released into the United States under the current administration. Among them, 435,719 had criminal records, and 226,847 face pending criminal charges. Trump’s remarks drew cheers from the crowd as he continued, “Kamala’s immigration invasion disqualifies her from even thinking about being president.”
The former president also referenced a congressional report that said at least 99 individuals on the terrorist watch list have entered the United States since Harris took office. Trump warned that Harris’ border policies have left the country vulnerable, saying that more than 10 million undocumented immigrants have entered the United States under the current administration. Trump has promised to take immediate action, vowing to end what he calls “the immigration invasion” and restore “the sovereignty of our nation.”
“If I win on November 5, we will stop all illegal immigration,” Trump said, vowing to restore border security measures that he says made Americans safer during his first term. In addition to immigration, he outlined a series of campaign promises: eliminating tip taxes, reviving American energy production, defending free speech, protecting the Second Amendment and banning men from participating in women’s sports.
Trump also attacked the media, calling it “the enemy of the people” for what he described as biased reporting. He criticized major media outlets for allegedly refusing to show highlights of his campaign, saying the press intentionally hides positive moments from his rallies.
Arizona, a swing state, is key in the 2024 election, with the latest Marist survey showing Trump with a slight lead over Harris, 50% to 49%. Maricopa County, home to Phoenix, is projected 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 public with a stark choice: “We will defend a secure and sovereign America, or will we let it become a landfill?”
