Donald Trump , the Republican presidential candidate, vowed on Sunday to hire 10,000 additional Border Patrol agents if re-elected, further intensifying his criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris on immigration .
"This will ensure that we can hire and keep the Border Patrol agents that we need", said Trump in a rally in Arizona, in the presence of leaders of the Border Patrol union, who have endorsed his campaign.
Illegal immigration has become a focal point of Trump's campaign as he faces off against Harris in a closely contested race ahead of the November 5 election. Polls indicate that a significant portion of voters believe Trump is best suited to handle immigration issues.
At the rally, Trump pledged to secure funding for this by pushing Congress to approve a 10 per cent pay raise for agents, along with a $10,000 retention and signing bonus.
Earlier this year, Trump played a key role in killing a bipartisan bill that aimed to enhance border security by funding the hiring of 1,500 additional agents and 1,600 asylum officers. The former president justified his actions by calling the legislation "a horrible bill," which, according to him, would have been a political win for Democrats.
Harris and President Joe Biden have criticised Trump for blocking the bill, accusing him of sabotaging efforts to improve border security for political gain. Biden's administration has faced increased scrutiny as government data reveals that over 7 million migrants have been arrested at the US-Mexico border during his presidency, sparking Republican attacks.
While Harris has presented her plans for reforming what she described as a "broken immigration system," she has also accused Trump of using divisive rhetoric to instil fear over the effects of immigration. Her proposals include tightening asylum policies and prioritising the fight against the opioid fentanyl crisis.
Trump has also ramped up his anti-immigration rhetoric, calling for the death penalty for any migrant who kills a US citizen and labelling immigrants who commit violent crimes as "monsters" and "vile animals."
However, research generally shows that immigrants do not commit crimes at a higher rate than native-born Americans, with critics accusing Trump of reinforcing harmful stereotypes, according to Reuters.
Despite this, Trump remains committed to completing the border wall if he returns to the White House, often highlighting the lower border crossing numbers during his term compared to those under Biden's administration.
His presidency, however, was marked by several controversial immigration enforcement measures, including separating children from their families at the border.
With immigration a central issue in the upcoming election, Trump has made it clear that he intends to continue his tough stance on border security, aiming to garner support from voters concerned about illegal immigration.
"This will ensure that we can hire and keep the Border Patrol agents that we need", said Trump in a rally in Arizona, in the presence of leaders of the Border Patrol union, who have endorsed his campaign.
Illegal immigration has become a focal point of Trump's campaign as he faces off against Harris in a closely contested race ahead of the November 5 election. Polls indicate that a significant portion of voters believe Trump is best suited to handle immigration issues.
At the rally, Trump pledged to secure funding for this by pushing Congress to approve a 10 per cent pay raise for agents, along with a $10,000 retention and signing bonus.
Earlier this year, Trump played a key role in killing a bipartisan bill that aimed to enhance border security by funding the hiring of 1,500 additional agents and 1,600 asylum officers. The former president justified his actions by calling the legislation "a horrible bill," which, according to him, would have been a political win for Democrats.
Harris and President Joe Biden have criticised Trump for blocking the bill, accusing him of sabotaging efforts to improve border security for political gain. Biden's administration has faced increased scrutiny as government data reveals that over 7 million migrants have been arrested at the US-Mexico border during his presidency, sparking Republican attacks.
While Harris has presented her plans for reforming what she described as a "broken immigration system," she has also accused Trump of using divisive rhetoric to instil fear over the effects of immigration. Her proposals include tightening asylum policies and prioritising the fight against the opioid fentanyl crisis.
Trump has also ramped up his anti-immigration rhetoric, calling for the death penalty for any migrant who kills a US citizen and labelling immigrants who commit violent crimes as "monsters" and "vile animals."
However, research generally shows that immigrants do not commit crimes at a higher rate than native-born Americans, with critics accusing Trump of reinforcing harmful stereotypes, according to Reuters.
Despite this, Trump remains committed to completing the border wall if he returns to the White House, often highlighting the lower border crossing numbers during his term compared to those under Biden's administration.
His presidency, however, was marked by several controversial immigration enforcement measures, including separating children from their families at the border.
With immigration a central issue in the upcoming election, Trump has made it clear that he intends to continue his tough stance on border security, aiming to garner support from voters concerned about illegal immigration.
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