Former U.S. President Donald Trump addressed Hispanic voters in Miami on Wednesday, October 16, emphasizing that under his administration, migrants must "love our country" in order to gain entry. Speaking at a town hall event hosted by Univision, Trump reiterated his support for legal immigration while criticizing the current handling of border control.
"We want workers, and we want them to come in, but they have to come in legally," Trump, 78, stated during the event, which was broadcast in Spanish. He stressed the importance of migrants embracing American values, telling a California farmer that immigrants must love the country and its people.
Trump also criticized the Harris-Biden administration, claiming they had lost control of the southern border, which he argued was impacting jobs for Hispanics and African Americans. "A lot of jobs are being taken by people coming in illegally," Trump said, adding that this influx has particularly hurt minority communities.
In a sharp critique, Trump claimed that some migrants arriving in the U.S. were coming from "mental institutions" and jails, specifically referencing Venezuela and other countries around the world. "Nobody wants that," he asserted, emphasizing the need for immigration to be restricted to "great people."
Despite his firm stance on immigration, Trump reassured his audience that he supports legal entry. "We want people to come into our country legally," he emphasized.
A recent New York Times/Siena College poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris holding a 19-point lead over Trump with likely Hispanic voters. However, the poll also indicated that among Hispanic men, Harris's lead shrinks to just three points, a significant shift from the traditionally strong support Democrats have enjoyed from Hispanic voters in past elections.
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