Trump’s Tough Stance on Migrant Crime: A Pledge to Crack Down with Severe Penalties

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Former President Donald Trump made headlines once again by promising to impose harsh penalties on illegal migrants found guilty of serious crimes. During a news conference in Cochise County, Arizona, near the US-Mexico border, Trump outlined his vision for a more stringent legal framework targeting illegal migrants who commit heinous acts. Among his proposals was the introduction of mandatory minimum sentences, life imprisonment, and even the death penalty for the most egregious offenses.

 

 

“We will impose tough new sentences on illegal alien criminals, including 10-year mandatory minimum sentences for anyone found guilty of human smuggling; a guaranteed life sentence for anyone found guilty of child trafficking; and a death penalty for anyone guilty of child or woman sex trafficking,” Trump declared. His remarks underscored his belief that current laws are insufficient to deter crime and protect American citizens from the dangers posed by illegal migrants.

 

 

Trump's commitment to harsher penalties didn't stop at human traffickers. He also vowed to extend the death penalty to major drug dealers and traffickers, drawing a direct line between the illegal drug trade and the violence that often accompanies it. The former president, who has been a vocal supporter of law enforcement throughout his political career, also called for capital punishment for anyone convicted of killing law enforcement officials, including police, sheriffs, border patrol agents, and ICE officers. “The death penalty with a quicker trial,” Trump emphasized, “not a trial that lasts for 15 years and everyone gets exhausted.”

 

In his remarks, Trump also highlighted the challenges law enforcement faces in maintaining security along the southern border, describing the situation as increasingly dangerous. “The amount of injuries sustained in fights and shootings is just incredible,” Trump said, acknowledging the physical and mental toll on those tasked with guarding the border.

 

Trump’s visit to Arizona also included a tour of the remnants of a border wall project that he had approved during his presidency. The project, however, was halted once the Biden administration took over. Trump inspected the heaps of steel that lay unused, rusting in the desert sun. “It could have been put up in a matter of weeks. It was all set to go,” Trump lamented, referring to the stalled construction efforts. Describing the unbuilt sections as the “Rolls-Royce” of walls, Trump criticized President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for not completing the project, accusing them of favoring open borders. He further claimed that much of the unused paneling had been sold off “for five cents on the dollar.”

 

The news conference also provided a platform for grieving families, often referred to as “Angel Moms,” who have lost loved ones to crimes committed by illegal migrants. Among them was Patty Morin, whose 37-year-old daughter Rachel was brutally murdered last year while jogging on a trail in Bel Air, Maryland. The suspect, a 23-year-old illegal migrant from El Salvador, is also accused of other heinous crimes. Speaking to the press, Patty expressed her strong support for Trump’s plan to secure the border and crack down on migrant crime. “We are 1,800 miles from the border,” Patty noted, emphasizing the far-reaching impact of what she described as an open border policy. “And because of this open border, we’ve had two [cases] in the same county where illegal immigrants have come in and raped and murdered our citizens.”

 

Patty’s words were a powerful reminder of the personal toll of migrant crime, as she pleaded, “I really want our words to be heard. We’re here because we are losing our moms, our daughters, our children to criminals – and that shouldn’t happen.”

Patty’s sentiment was echoed by Alexis Nungaray, the mother of 12-year-old Jocelyn, who was assaulted and murdered in Houston by illegal migrants. Nungaray criticized the system that allowed her daughter’s alleged killers to remain free.

 

“There were over 300 detention beds they should have been at,” Nungaray said, pointing out that one of the suspects was wearing an ICE ankle bracelet at the time of the crime. “They were detained and released when they shouldn’t have been released,” she argued, expressing frustration at the failure of immigration enforcement to prevent such tragedies. “We are losing very innocent people to heinous crimes that shouldn’t be happening in the first place,” Nungaray added, her anger and grief palpable as she addressed the gathering.

 

The former president’s tough stance on migrant crime received support from within the Republican Party. JD Vance, the Republican Vice Presidential nominee, echoed Trump’s message during a news conference in Georgia, held just before Trump’s border speech. Vance praised Trump’s proposed agenda, saying, “Donald Trump believes that we ought to make our law enforcement lives easier by closing down that southern border and getting the drug cartels out of our communities.”

 

Vance also expressed concern about changes to immigration laws supported by some Democrats and Republicans, which Trump opposed. He warned that these changes would enshrine policies like “catch and release” into law. “This is where a person comes into our country, they claim asylum, and then they’re released into our country with no follow up.

 

Sometimes they don’t come back for five years. Sometimes they don’t come back for 10 years,” Vance explained, criticizing the current administration’s approach to border security. “Kamala Harris and Joe Biden implemented catch and release through executive order, their so-called border security package would have made catch and release the law of the land. So even if you have a guy like Donald Trump come in, he can’t undo it,” he added, highlighting the potential long-term consequences of such legislation.

 

Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy also weighed in, offering a sharp critique of the Democratic Party’s stance on border security. Speaking on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention, Ramaswamy pointed out the irony of the heavy security measures surrounding the event. “I’m grateful that Democrats appear to now agree with Donald Trump’s policy of building a wall,” Ramaswamy quipped. “If only they cared as much about keeping illegals out of our country as they do keeping their own left-wing protesters out of their own convention, our border crisis would actually be behind us.” His comments underscored the deep divisions between the two major political parties on the issue of immigration and border security.

 

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Trump’s proposals and the broader Republican agenda on immigration and crime will likely continue to be central topics of debate. With passionate support from those affected by migrant crime and backing from prominent Republicans, Trump’s tough-on-crime message resonates with a significant portion of the electorate. However, it also raises questions about the balance between law enforcement, human rights, and the complexities of the immigration system. As the nation grapples with these issues, the former president’s call for harsher penalties for illegal migrants sets the stage for what promises to be a contentious and closely watched election season.

 

Credit: NYP  2024-08-24

 

 

 

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[Srikcir]

Looking forward to POTUS Harris' DOJ putting this convicted felon and traitor to American security where he belongs - trustee janitor in a federal prison.

[Skeptic7]

31 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

Looking forward to POTUS Harris' DOJ putting this convicted felon and traitor to American security where he belongs - trustee janitor in a federal prison.

👍 As am I...as well as 150 million+ other true Americans. 👍🇺🇲

_{Lock this lifelong criminal, sexual abuser and un-American insurrectionist up❗}

Edited August 24 by Skeptic7

[daveAustin]

I have no dog in the fight, but you see what you do with spiel like that (us 'true Americans') is create an us and them, like his supporters are not true Americans (whatever that is) and their opinion does not count. The divineness will not end until you guys get on and respect one another's opinion... pretty tough for those of a certain political bent.

 

As to the actual story, dealing with misbehaving illegal immigrants should be the policy of any president, and I'm sure if Harris came up with it, people would be lapping it up. The same should be happening in the UK, but they instead turn on their own and brush illegals' dastardly deeds under the carpet.

[MicroB]

Apparently he hates this photo

 

[MicroB]

Kari Lake receiving orders. Seems a dull event.

 

[MicroB]

Remind me, who pays the tariff? The exporting country or the importing entity? The importer sucks up the cost, which is what GM is doing with its Chinese built cars its selling in the US, or it passes onto the customer. The government benefits from the extra revenue.

 

[stoner]

6 hours ago, daveAustin said:

but you see what you do with spiel like that (us 'true Americans') is create an us and them, like his supporters are not true Americans (whatever that is) and their opinion does not count. The divineness will not end until you guys get on and respect one another's opinion... pretty tough for those of a certain political bent.

 

akin to when people say that thai who live in resort areas are not real thai. 

[Lacessit]

A typical Trump dogwhistle to his base. There is no evidence illegal immigrants commit more crimes than American citizens.

 

In fact, police and FBI data show crime is down under the Biden administration.

 

Facts don't matter to a serial liar who knows the Presidency is his only shot at staying out of jail.

 

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trumps-claims-crime-rates-clash-police-data-rcna145353

Edited August 24 by Lacessit

[Chomper Higgot]

I’m rather pleased to hear Trump thinks being tough on crime is a good thing.

 

Though I suspect he believes there must be at least 34 exceptions.

[JonnyF]

Seems like a good policy.

 

Maybe it can prevent the US going the same way as Europe.

 

Harris will probably copy it next week.

[MicroB]

16 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I’m rather pleased to hear Trump thinks being tough on crime is a good thing.

 

Though I suspect he believes there must be at least 34 exceptions.

 

Yes, he needs to tighten up on financial crime.

 

As he is worried about immigrant criminals, he could take a leaf out of the UK's approach, which has been to include citizenship deprivation orders for those convicted of crime, and who is eligable  for a second citizenship.  Jack Letts was born in the UK to a British mother, and with a Canadian father. He lived all his life in Oxfordshire, until he decided to travel to Iraq. He is now convicted of crimes against the Iraqi state. The UK stripped him of UK citizenship, suggesting he can apply for a Canadian passport. Similarly, Shamima Begum, born in the UK, stripped of her UK citizenship. The UK government say she can apply to the Bangladeshi courts to gain Bangladeshi citizenship, so not their problem.

 

Trumpf can become British through the 1981 British Nationality Act, Section 4C, where people born outside of the UK, before 1983 to a British born mother, can apply for citizenship. Normally a Good Character test is required, but since 2019, this no longer applies to 4C applicants. Trumpf cannot be rendered stateless, because he is half-American.

 

His mother, remember, was an illiterate maid from rural Scotland, who nevertheless had the means to cross the Atlantic multiple times while taking low waged jobs in the US, and managed to get herself invited to high society parties to meet the upcoming New York entrepaneurs. Wonder if there were other single women at these parties? Did they understand her Lewes accent?

 

He can go live at a house like this. They're pretty cheap, and its possible the local council will still have a few on the books to rent.

 

Edited August 25 by MicroB

[MicroB]

4 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Seems like a good policy.

 

Maybe it can prevent the US going the same way as Europe.

 

Harris will probably copy it next week.

 

Well he should add citizenship deprivation orders to any immigrant or offspring of immigrants convicted of any crime. Harsh, but fair. Target their offspring as well. He should target in particular white collar crime, because their crimes have a much greater impact on society, make an example of them.

[bendejo]

On 8/24/2024 at 7:40 AM, MicroB said:

Apparently he hates this photo

 

 

I don't get it: he used to be white, then he was orange, now his skin is turning gray.  What the hell is going on? 

 

For those who may have missed it:

“I didn’t know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black and now she wants to be known as Black. So, I don’t know, is she Indian or is she Black?” Trump said while addressing the group’s annual convention.

https://apnews.com/article/trump-black-journalists-convention-nabj-1e96aa530e88013ed6f577feaf89ccb6

 

Good healing job on that ear, no scar tissue or scabbing; gee, it's like it never even happened.

 

[thaibeachlovers]

On 8/24/2024 at 4:36 PM, Srikcir said:

Looking forward to POTUS Harris' DOJ putting this convicted felon and traitor to American security where he belongs - trustee janitor in a federal prison.

Nothing to say about the OP. Just more Trump hate then?

[shdmn]

 

Reminder that the convicted felon killed the bipartisan border bill just so he can pretend Dems aren't trying to do anything about it.

 

Edited August 26 by shdmn

[Chomper Higgot]

6 hours ago, MicroB said:

 

Well he should add citizenship deprivation orders to any immigrant or offspring of immigrants convicted of any crime. Harsh, but fair. Target their offspring as well. He should target in particular white collar crime, because their crimes have a much greater impact on society, make an example of them.

You perhaps need to think it through.

 

It would be a really useful change in the law for those seeking to employ immigrants and control them with the threat of a police report.

 

 

[Tug]

11 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Seems like a good policy.

 

Maybe it can prevent the US going the same way as Europe.

 

Harris will probably copy it next week.

 

6 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Nothing to say about the OP. Just more Trump hate then?

Both of you guys know trump had the border bill killed so he can bleat bluster and lie about this issue.every time I hear his spiel about prisions being emptied and sent to the US I think of his undying admiration of putin who did for real empty his prisons armed the inmates and sent them to rape loot and kill his neighboring country….and you wonder why lucid Americans hate trump….

[Emdog]

“The arrest rate for illegal immigrants was 40 percent below that of native-born Americans.”

No lie. Go check some FBI stats if you are willing. Trump never lets facts get in the way of his racism and bs

Here is a fun article. https://www.factcheck.org/2018/06/is-illegal-immigration-linked-to-more-or-less-crime/