Former President Donald Trump stated during a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona that the cost of deporting millions of undocumented immigrants is justified, even if it costs trillions of dollars. He emphasized the need to prioritize deporting criminals and provided no details on how the plan would be funded. Trump also did not rule out separating families that consist of American citizens and immigrants, stating that provisions would be made but criminals must be removed. He criticized Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden for what he perceived as an increase in migrant crime since his administration.
Despite Trump’s push for mass deportations, he did not address concerns from local law enforcement about assisting in executing such deportations. Trump’s visit to the border marked his first trip to Arizona this year, with his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, having visited the area earlier. In the past, Trump has visited other sections of the border in Texas. The former president’s remarks came during a busy day of events near the border, including a tour of the fence line and addressing the media. He also criticized Walz, accusing him of lying during his speech at the Democratic National Convention. Trump’s visit is part of his ongoing focus on immigration and border security issues.
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