Trump is in immense danger, and he knows it. But now things are heating up.
And Trump has voiced major concerns that could change this whole election cycle.
Former President Donald Trump, who has long been a vocal critic of the Biden-Harris administration’s immigration policies, expressed deep concerns about the safety of his family and the American people during a recent interview.
Speaking with Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, Trump addressed the growing danger posed by illegal immigration and highlighted his personal experience with multiple assassination attempts, emphasizing that these threats extend beyond his own safety and affect the safety of “everybody” in America.
Trump says he does "worry" about his family's safety after two attemped assassination attempts and about Americans' safety after four years of mass illegal immigration in Fox News interview. pic.twitter.com/YK5PLCaV2J
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In an America increasingly “overrun with illegal immigrants,” as Trump described, the consequences of open-border policies are now being felt in communities across the nation. His comments come just days after a Sept. 15 assassination attempt in West Palm Beach and two months after he was shot in the ear while addressing a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Despite these direct attacks, Trump’s focus remains on the broader threats facing the country, which he links to the influx of illegal immigrants and the Biden administration’s failure to secure the borders.
Trump’s candid remarks during the interview reflect not just a personal anxiety but also a deep concern for the American public. When asked whether he worries about his family’s safety, given the assassination attempts and other dangers he has encountered, Trump responded, “I do. I don’t talk about it, but I do. I have to worry about family. I have to worry about everybody. I worry about you.”
These statements are particularly alarming as they paint a picture of a former president who not only fears for his loved ones but also for the safety of everyday citizens.
Trump’s assassination attempts highlight a troubling lapse in security and raise questions about the United States Secret Service (USSS), which failed to adequately protect him during these high-profile incidents.
One of the most concerning aspects of the July 13 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, was that the attacker, Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old Democratic activist, managed to bypass security and shoot Trump in the ear during a rally. Though Trump survived, the incident was a grim reminder of the threats that loom over his campaign for the 2024 presidential election.
Routh, who reportedly had camped out near Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course for 12 hours before being apprehended, evaded detection by the USSS, who had failed to search the perimeter. This oversight, as admitted by Acting USSS Director Ronald Rowe, was based on the flawed reasoning that Trump’s golf game wasn’t on his “official schedule.”
While Trump’s personal safety is clearly at risk, his broader concern for the American public stems from what he describes as a country “under siege” by illegal immigration.
During the interview, Trump explained how the Biden-Harris administration’s lax border policies have led to a dangerous influx of criminals, including terrorists and those released from prisons and mental institutions in their home countries.
“We’re under siege, and no country has ever suffered like we have for the last three-and-a-half, almost four years,” Trump said. “When they allow millions of people to come into our country, from prisons, right? From prisons. And terrorists, and people from mental institutions, and they take over our parks.”
Trump’s observations resonate with many Americans who have witnessed firsthand the effects of unchecked illegal immigration in their own communities. New York City, once a symbol of American pride and opportunity, has now become a haven for illegal immigrants, with city parks being overrun, and the average citizen suffering from rising crime and deteriorating public spaces.
Trump’s pointed remark, “Look at New York – you can’t play Little League baseball anymore,” serves as a metaphor for the broader societal decay that open-border policies have enabled.
The former president has long been an advocate for stronger border security, building his initial 2016 presidential campaign around the promise to construct a border wall. Under the Trump administration, significant progress was made in curbing illegal immigration, but since Biden took office, the number of illegal immigrants crossing into the U.S. has surged.
With this influx has come an increase in violent crime, drug trafficking, and human smuggling, leaving American citizens more vulnerable than ever before.
The Biden-Harris administration’s apparent indifference to these dangers is not only a failure in leadership but also a direct threat to national security. As Trump pointed out, America is now grappling with criminals who have been released from foreign prisons, individuals with ties to terrorist organizations, and those who are mentally unstable, many of whom are now walking freely in U.S. cities and towns.
The lack of vetting for these individuals has put millions of Americans at risk, particularly in border states where law enforcement is already overwhelmed.
Trump’s worries are not limited to the safety of the American people; he also expressed concerns about the fairness of the upcoming vice-presidential debate between Republican candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) and Democratic candidate Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN).
The debate, which will be moderated by CBS News anchors Margaret Brennan and Norah O’Donnell, is expected to be contentious. Trump, however, believes that Vance won’t be given a fair chance to present his platform, but he remains confident in his running mate’s ability to perform well.
“He won’t get a fair shot. But he will handle it very good,” Trump said. “I think he’s done great. People are really liking him. He’s tough, smart, he loves our country. He’s going to have no trouble.”
Trump’s comments highlight a growing distrust in the mainstream media’s handling of political debates, particularly after his own experience during the presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, where the ABC moderators were widely criticized for their bias against him. As the evidence mounts of unfair treatment by the media, Trump’s supporters are becoming increasingly skeptical of the role that networks like CBS and ABC will play in the upcoming election.
In the aftermath of the assassination attempts, criticism of the United States Secret Service (USSS) has reached a fever pitch. Acting Director Ronald Rowe’s admission that the agency failed to search the perimeter of the West Palm Beach golf course before Trump’s appearance has only fueled concerns that the former president’s security is being neglected.
The fact that an armed individual, motivated by political opposition, was able to camp out undetected for 12 hours before attempting to assassinate Trump speaks to a grave failure in the USSS’s ability to protect one of the most recognizable figures in the world.
The repeated failures of the USSS in safeguarding Trump call into question whether political bias within federal institutions has compromised their ability to fulfill their duties impartially. In an America where political violence is on the rise, the Secret Service must be held accountable for their lapses in judgment and must take immediate steps to ensure that these mistakes are not repeated.
Donald Trump’s interview with Brian Kilmeade served as a sobering reminder of the dangers facing both the former president and the American public. With illegal immigration spiraling out of control and federal institutions failing to provide adequate protection, Americans are left feeling vulnerable in their own country. As Trump continues his campaign for the 2024 presidency, he will undoubtedly make border security and the safety of the American people central issues in his platform. But with assassination attempts, media bias, and a country under siege by illegal immigrants, it’s clear that the road ahead will be fraught with challenges.
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