(Scypre.com) – Former President Donald Trump recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Brian Kilmeade, host of “One Nation” on Fox News Channel, while making campaign stops in New York, including a rally on Long Island. Trump, known for his blunt style, expressed confidence that New York, traditionally a Democratic stronghold, may swing Republican in the upcoming November election due to growing concerns about illegal immigration.
During the interview, Trump voiced his strong opinions on the southern border crisis, stating, “We’re going to close our border because we have millions and millions of people pouring in from jails, prisons, mental institutions, and terrorists, and we’re not going to stand for it anymore.”
His sharp criticism of the Biden administration’s handling of immigration reflects his long-standing position on border security. According to the House Committee on Homeland Security, nearly 8 million encounters with illegal immigrants have occurred at the southern border since President Biden took office, further fueling Trump’s argument that this issue could be pivotal in traditionally Democratic areas like New York.
Trump also highlighted New York’s migrant crisis as a key factor in his belief that the state may be winnable for Republicans in 2024. “We also want to win New York. We think we can because of what’s happened with the migrant crisis,” Trump stated.
He emphasized that New Yorkers are becoming increasingly alarmed by the influx of individuals, some of whom, he claimed, have recently been released from prisons in regions like the Congo and the Middle East. In 2020, Trump garnered 37.8% of the vote in New York, according to the New York State Board of Elections, leaving room for potential gains in a politically shifting environment.
The former president also reflected on the changes in New York since his departure. He described the state as once thriving but now plagued by what he characterized as dangerous street gangs and individuals who “shouldn’t be in our country.” Trump’s comments came in the context of his broader platform of deporting criminals and bolstering national security. His message resonated with those concerned about public safety and border control, especially in light of recent migrant-related incidents across the nation.
Trump, a native New Yorker, now calls Florida home and plans to cast his vote in the Sunshine State in November. However, he was quick to point out that the immigration crisis isn’t limited to New York. He mentioned the increasing presence of Venezuelan gangs in Colorado as an alarming example of the broader issue.
“You see what’s happening in other states. It’s not only in New York, but you look at what’s going on with the Venezuelans taking over the real estate in Colorado with guns, like even our military doesn’t have,” Trump remarked. He referred to the recent media reports on the Venezuelan transnational gang, Tren de Aragua, after surveillance footage showed heavily armed men in an Aurora, Colorado apartment building. Some of those arrested in connection with this gang were reported to be illegal immigrants.
In closing, Trump reiterated his commitment to addressing the immigration crisis, promising swift action if he returns to the White House. “We got to turn it around. We’re going to turn it around fast. We have to deport all of these criminals that have been brought in, and we will,” he declared.