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Trump Criticizes Harris-Biden Immigration Policies, Claims Migrants Overwhelm Springfield, Ohio, and Aurora, Colorado

Sep 12, 2024, 10:05 PM

Former President Donald Trump has criticized the Harris-Biden administration's immigration policies, particularly focusing on the impact of Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, and Aurora, Colorado. Trump claims that 20,000 Haitian migrants have moved into the town of 58,000 people, significantly altering the community's way of life. He alleges that the influx has led to increased enrollment in state Medicaid and food assistance programs, as well as a rise in motor vehicle accidents. Trump also accuses migrants of taking geese and pets from local residents. His remarks have sparked controversy and concern among various groups, with some accusing him of spreading misinformation and inciting fear.