Former President Donald Trump has made another alarming statement regarding his potential second term, this time hinting at a “bloody story” for the millions of immigrants he aims to deport.
During a campaign rally in Mosinee, Wisconsin, on Saturday, Trump’s comments reflected the broader Republican National Committee’s 2024 platform, which emphasizes strict immigration enforcement and mass deportations. Trump used stark language, suggesting that his approach would not be without violence.
“And you know, getting them out will be a bloody story,” Trump told the crowd. He added that undocumented immigrants “should have never been allowed to come into our country” and claimed, “Nobody checked them.”
While Trump did not clarify what he meant by “bloody story,” he has consistently and falsely claimed that many undocumented immigrants are violent criminals, including people released from Venezuelan prisons.
The former president also told his supporters, “In Colorado, they’re so brazen they’re taking over sections of the state,” likely referring to a debunked story about a Venezuelan gang taking over a building in a U.S. city.
Trump’s rhetoric toward immigrants is seen as an attempt to rally his base, possibly preparing them for more severe actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if he wins in November. Reports have indicated that Trump’s immigration plan includes large-scale deportations, which would require massive detention centers. He has proposed using local police and National Guard troops from Republican-led states to assist in these efforts.
In a previous rally in Iowa, Trump said he would follow the “Eisenhower model,” referring to a 1954 campaign called “Operation Wetback,” which aimed to deport Mexican immigrants. He described this plan as potentially the largest domestic deportation operation in U.S. history.
In addition to his harsh stance on undocumented immigrants, Trump’s plan also targets foreign students. Those who criticize Israel or participate in pro-Palestinian protests could face visa cancellation. U.S. consular officials would be instructed to screen visa applicants for ideological alignment, ensuring that dissenting views are kept out of the country.
Steven Miller, a key advisor to Trump, assured the New York Times that the crackdown would be swift and severe. “Any activists who doubt President Trump’s resolve are making a drastic error: Trump will use all federal powers to carry out the most intense migration crackdown,” Miller said. “Immigration legal activists won’t see it coming.”