Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has vowed to impose tougher security measures at the border and fix America’s broken immigration system, as she sought to counter frequent political attacks on the issue from her Republican rival Donald Trump ahead of the November election.
Vice President Harris’ comments came during her visit to the US-Mexico border in Douglas, Arizona, on Friday.
Despite taking a hardline stance on border security, Harris said she also supports a “pathway to citizenship” for undocumented migrants currently in the US.
As President, I will work with Congress to create, at long last, a pathway to citizenship for hardworking immigrants who have been here for years, Harris said.
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In a recent exchange of criticisms surrounding immigration and border security, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have intensified their rhetoric. Harris, speaking on behalf of communities nationwide eager for solutions, condemned Trump’s inaction during his presidency. She stated, “We cannot accept Donald Trump’s failure to lead. We should not permit scapegoating instead of solutions, or rhetoric instead of results.” Her remarks underscore a growing frustration with the political blame game that often overshadows meaningful policy discussions.
Earlier in the day, Trump seized the opportunity to attack Harris, criticizing her for what he described as an unsecured border. “This is bad timing for Kamala to show up today at the border. She didn’t go there for four years. Now today she shows up,” he remarked, highlighting his perception that Harris’s recent visit was a political stunt rather than a genuine effort to address the crisis.
Trump continued his tirade by accusing Harris of betraying her oath of office, alleging that her actions have led to chaos in American cities. “She let our cities fail to violent gangs. She let our American sons and daughters be raped and murdered at the hands of vicious monsters,” he claimed, painting a grim picture of the current state of public safety. He cited Aurora, Colorado, as an example, stating, “They’re taking over with AK-47s. They’re taking over real estate. Kamala turned cherished small towns into blighted refugee camps.”
In a stark conclusion, Trump declared, “What Kamala Harris has done is unforgivable. It’s a crime what she did. There’s no greater act of disloyalty than to extinguish the sovereignty of your own nation, and that’s what she’s done. She’s ruined our nation.”
The exchange highlights the deep divisions in American politics regarding immigration and border security, with both parties blaming each other for the ongoing challenges. Harris’s call for action and Trump’s accusations reflect contrasting approaches to one of the most contentious issues facing the nation today. As the political landscape evolves, the debate over how best to secure the border and reform immigration policy continues to be a focal point for both candidates and voters alike.
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