Trump’s Warning To North Carolina

At a rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, former President Donald Trump passionately addressed his supporters, highlighting concerns about rising crime in the United States. He pointed out a stark contrast between American crime rates and those in Venezuela, noting that while crime there has reportedly decreased by 72%, crime in the U.S. is at alarming levels. Trump criticized ABC News journalist David Muir, asserting that his claims of falling crime rates under the Biden administration were misleading. “I turned out to be right the following day,” he remarked, emphasizing the stark reality Americans face.

Trump’s speech also focused on immigration and national security. He accused Vice President Kamala Harris of violating her oath of office by enabling a surge of criminal activity through her immigration policies. “She has unleashed an army of gangs from prisons and mental institutions,” Trump declared, suggesting that such actions should disqualify her from running for president. He warned rally attendees that if she were to be reelected, it would lead to every town in America becoming a “squalid, dangerous refugee camp,” portraying the United States as increasingly vulnerable to crime and chaos.

Further, Trump drew a chilling parallel between fictional villain Hannibal Lecter and individuals being allowed into the country, framing it as a threat to American democracy. He also took aim at the media, arguing that an honest press would make governing far more straightforward. “They’ve driven good people out of politics,” he criticized, pointing out the media’s plummeting credibility.

With significant early voting already underway in North Carolina, the stakes are high as both Trump and Harris are actively campaigning just days before the election. As over half of registered voters have cast their ballots, the urgency for Republicans to mobilize and ensure their voices are heard has never been greater.