At Fund-Raiser, Trump Expresses Preference for Immigrants from ‘Nice’ Countries
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Former president Donald Trump expressed dismay at a fundraising event that people were not immigrating to the U.S. from “nice” countries, citing Denmark as an example. In the same speech, Trump criticized migrants coming into the country and blamed them for a spike in crime, a claim not supported by available data. During the event that raised over $50 million, he also shared his opinions on President Biden’s decisions and suggested that Biden had “soiled” the Resolute Desk.
Ex-president Donald J. Trump Speaks at Multimillion-dollar Palm Beach Fundraiser
Ex-president Donald J. Trump expressed concern over immigration from “less desirable” countries at a multimillion-dollar dinner in Palm Beach, according to an attendee.
Mr. Trump delivered a 45-minute presentation at the Florida event, hosted by billionaire financier John Paulson. The fundraiser was attended by numerous wealthy donors, raising unconfirmed totals of over $50 million for the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee.
Making diverse remarks, Mr. Trump discussed the ongoing migrant crisis at the Southern border, blaming it on President Biden. He reiterated his controversial opinion about preferring immigrants from “nice countries like Denmark, Switzerland.” He recalled a previous statement he made which drew criticism about his description of Haiti and some African nations.
Throughout the event, Mr. Trump blamed the surge in crime on the increased border crossings, a claim not supported by available data. He expressed his views on the dangers posed by the immigrants, especially those from Latin America.
Briefly discussing his accomplishments, Mr. Trump highlighted his previous tax cuts and regulations. He appealed to the wealthy audience’s financial interests, claiming the most successful people in the country were present at his event. He ended his speech with a grim outlook on America’s future tied to the 2024 elections.
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