In Immigration Fight With Harris, Trump Promises 10,000 More Border Agents With 10% Pay Hike

Donald Trump is expected to announce a plan to expand the Border Patrol during a campaign rally Sunday in Prescott Valley, Arizona, according to a senior adviser. In addition to pushing Congress to approve a 10% salary raise for current officers and a $10,000 signing and retention incentive, the former president will suggest recruiting 10,000 more Border Patrol agents. This comes after Trump said violent migrant gangs were taking over Aurora, Colorado, during a recent presidential debate. A contested internet story was boosted by Trump before to his debate with Kamala Harris. He is now scheduled to speak at a rally in Aurora, putting immigration at the center of his political agenda.Trump has made illegal immigration a centerpiece of his campaign, painting it as a grave danger to the nation. He has made false accusations against immigrants on several occasions. For example, he has warned the people of a tiny Wisconsin community about the cultural harm that immigrants bring and accused Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, of consuming the local pets. He recently blamed certain immigrants' criminal behavior on "bad genes." Voters' priorities appear to differ, according to polls. In a recent CNN study, 12% of prospective voters named immigration as their top priority, compared to almost 40% who claimed the economy was their main worry. In spite of this, Trump's campaign has mostly shifted to economic message; in September, 77% of its advertising expenditure was allocated to content with an economic theme. This change is in line with the rising belief that the economy is the main election issue, despite Trump's denial, saying, "To me, it's the horrible people that we're letting into our country." Since his first campaign, Trump's political identity has revolved around illegal immigration. He promised to build a border wall, decried Mexican immigration, and painted them as dangers when he announced his candidacy for president in 2015. 458 miles of new and replacement barriers were built along the southern border during his presidency. Trump frequently remembers being told not to concentrate on immigration in 2020 despite his desire to do so.Trump has brought up previous campaign pledges, such as his intention to build the border wall and implement a plan for mass deportations, in his current campaign. In public engagements, he brings up immigration regularly, even at gatherings that seem to be focused on other topics. For example, he spoke 29 times on the border during a visit to Savannah, Georgia, even though he was supposed to talk about tax policy. Trump's staff has mentioned that he has hosted some immigration-related events, such a trip to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where he brought attention to violent acts that are blamed on undocumented immigrants. The campaign highlights a recent Gallup survey that indicates 72% of Americans think immigration is a significant issue, with Republicans showing a particularly high level of interest, to support its claim that immigration is still a major priority for many.Trump's immigration policies have been questioned by Harris, who has accused him of obstructing a bipartisan border security plan. She implied that rather of looking for answers, he would rather use the situation for political advantage. Following an internet allegation that local apartment complex was being taken over by Venezuelan gangs, Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Aurora. Although the claim gained popularity among Trump fans, local officials rejected it. Despite this, Trump has reiterated the assertion, saying that the episode shows why stricter immigration laws are necessary.Republican mayor of Aurora, Mike Coffman, has refuted Trump's assessment, saying that allegations of extensive gang involvement are overblown. Coffman views the Trump visit as a chance to refute the notion that the city is out of control. On the other hand, Trump abandoned his original plans to visit Springfield, Ohio, a place associated with rumors about immigration, following concerns from local officials.