Former President Donald Trump made headlines during a recent campaign rally in Arizona where he unleashed a tirade against President Joe Biden’s asylum executive order, calling it “bull****” to the cheers of his supporters. Trump, known for his anti-immigrant rhetoric, described the border as a “dumping ground for the dungeons of the Third World” and criticized Biden’s handling of the immigration crisis.
This rally marked Trump’s return to the campaign trail after his recent conviction in a hush money trial in New York. He painted the Biden administration’s immigration policies as a “nightmare” and a “Biden border invasion,” accusing the president of losing control over the border and conceding defeat.
During his speech, Trump also echoed the racist Great Replacement theory, claiming that elites are encouraging immigration to undermine the power of white Americans. He further criticized Biden’s immigration policies, suggesting that the president wants to turn every illegal alien into a voting citizen.
The event in Phoenix focused heavily on immigration, with Trump even bringing former Maricopa County sheriff Joe Arpaio onstage. Arpaio, known for his hard-line tactics and controversial actions, was pardoned by Trump in 2016 after being found guilty of criminal contempt.
Despite facing a gag order related to his hush money trial, Trump continued to speak out against the decision, suggesting heavy tariffs on countries where migrants originate. He also touched on other issues like inflation, the economy, and climate policies, calling the Green New Deal a “green new scam.”
The rally drew attention not only for Trump’s controversial remarks but also for the extreme heat that led to nearly a dozen of his supporters being hospitalized while waiting to get into the event. The climate crisis, exacerbated by extreme heat, remains a pressing issue in states like Arizona.