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Both Donald Trump and President Joe Biden spoke at the US-Mexico border recently, setting the stage as the 2024 presidential race begins to hinge on issues of border security and safety. Biden centered his speech on bipartisan support for a border security bill that was rejected by Republicans, claiming it didn\u2019t do enough. Biden called on Democrats and Republicans to work together. \u201cHere\u2019s what I would say to Mr. Trump. Instead of playing politics with the issue, join me, or I’ll join you in telling Congress to pass this bill. You know, and I know it’s the toughest, most efficient, most effective border security bill this country’s ever seen,\u201d said<\/a> President Biden.<\/p>\n

Trump traveled to Eagle Pass, where he met with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and soldiers from the Texas National Guard. The area is laced with barbed wire fencing, which has become a standoff between the Texas government and the federal government after the Supreme Court ruled<\/a> that US Border Patrol agents could remove the wiring. Texas has vowed to continue putting up the razor wire despite the ruling. Trump blamed Biden for failing to secure the border, saying, \u201cThis is like a war.\u201d He also brought up the recent murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley, allegedly by a Venezuelan national who was in the country illegally. \u201cCrooked Joe has the blood of countless innocent victims. It’s so many stories to tell, so many horrible stories,\u201d said Trump.<\/p>\n

Riley\u2019s death<\/a> has sparked a national debate about the safety of the US border. Trump has turned his focus on leadership in DC, calling it \u201cincompetent.\u201d During a town hall in Greenville, SC, before the South Carolina primary, Trump stated he was worried about the potential dangers of such incompetent leadership. \u201cEverybody in this room is in great danger right now. We have a nuclear weapon that, if you hit New York, South Carolina, is going to be gone too. I worry about their safety. I think it’s the reason I’m doing this,\u201d said<\/a> Trump. The former president was responding to a question during the town hall, hosted by Fox News correspondent Laura Ingraham, on how he remains optimistic. When asked if he resorts to regular prayer, Trump responded by saying, \u201cI pray.\u201d He went on to say that the country\u2019s current leaders are \u201cvicious, horrible people.\u201d \u201cThey\u2019re good at doing the election stuff, they\u2019re good at demeaning people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Despite his criticism, Trump did say he would be willing to work with Democrats to increase American safety. \u201cI’m going to work with the Democrats; we’re going to rebuild our cities,\u201d he said. He said he wants to federalize Washington, DC, which experienced the most homicides in 2023 that it had in two decades. \u201cI want to take it back,\u201d said Trump.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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