Trump’s comments on immigration follow a deadly incident in New Orleans, raising questions about his claims and the timing of his statements.
New Orleans: So, there was this tragic event where a truck driver crashed into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing ten people. It was a horrific scene, and right away, President-elect Trump jumped in to make a point about immigration. The thing is, the police hadn’t even confirmed who the suspect was yet.
Trump took to Truth Social to say that immigrants are more likely to commit serious crimes than U.S. citizens. He claimed that his earlier statements about criminals coming in from other countries were true, despite pushback from Democrats and the media. He expressed his condolences for the victims and promised support for the city as they dealt with this terrible act.
What’s wild is that he was talking about immigrant crime before any details about the suspect were out. The FBI later confirmed that the suspect was dead after a confrontation with the police, and they’re treating the incident as terrorism.
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said the suspect was determined to cause chaos. Trump has a history of linking crime to immigrants, even making outrageous claims during his campaigns. It’s a tough situation, and the timing of his comments has raised eyebrows.
