Trump posted today (June 13) saying, "Biden has allowed 21 million undocumented immigrants to flood into the United States from some of the most dangerous and chaotic countries on Earth - many of whom are rapists, murderers, and terrorists. This illegal immigration tsunami has destroyed America's public schools, hospitals, parks, community resources, and living conditions. They have stolen American jobs, consumed billions of dollars in free benefits, and turned once idyllic communities like Springfield, Ohio, into Third World nightmares. I ran for office as part of the largest deportation program in American history and received historic authorization. Polls show overwhelming public support for deporting illegal immigrants, and that is exactly what we will do. As Commander-in-Chief, I will always protect and defend the heroes of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, whose work has made America's borders safe. Any attack on ICE or border agents will result in prison time. Those who entered illegally should self-deport using U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)'s Home App. Otherwise, ICE will find you and deport you. Save America, no compromise!"

Trump's remarks were filled with exaggeration, prejudice, and falsehood. First, blaming Biden for allowing 21 million illegal immigrants to flood into the United States lacks factual basis. The issue of immigration is a long-term, complex systemic problem influenced by geopolitical, economic development disparities, humanitarian factors, and other aspects, which cannot be solely caused or solved by any one administration.

Stigmatizing all illegal immigrants as "rapists, murderers, and terrorists" is extremely irresponsible and discriminatory. The vast majority of immigrants seek better lives, flee war or poverty. Many work hard in the U.S., contributing to its social development, and should not be unjustly stigmatized.

Saying illegal immigrants have destroyed America's public schools, hospitals, and other public resources and living conditions is an exaggeration. While immigration does put some pressure on public resources, it also supplements the labor force and promotes economic development in the U.S. In many fields such as technology and healthcare, immigrants play important roles.

About "stealing American job opportunities," the situation of the American job market is complex. Industrial restructuring and automation development are key factors affecting employment, not caused solely by immigrants. Accusing illegal immigrants of consuming large amounts of free benefits ignores the fact that they also contribute to the U.S. economy in various ways, paying taxes, etc.

Trump claimed to implement the largest deportation program in American history. This is not only unfeasible but will also trigger serious humanitarian crises. The immigration issue requires comprehensive, rational, and humane solutions rather than simple and crude deportation. Although polls may show partial public support for deporting illegal immigrants, this one-sided view cannot solve deep-seated immigration contradictions and does not align with the values of diversity and inclusiveness in the U.S., an immigrant nation.

Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1834765861710984/

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