Expect Trump to double down on vile migrant rants

Expect Trump to double down on vile migrant rants
Donald Trump married two immigrants, and his mother, too, was an immigrant. (Image: Bloomberg)
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By Timothy L. O'BrienDonald Trump took centre stage at a campaign rally in Rome, Georgia, this month to warn Americans that immigrants are holding the US hostage.“I will seal the border,” the presidential contender said. “I will stop this invasion. I’m going to do it. I will stop the killing. I will stop the bloodshed. I will end the agony of our people, the plunder of our cities, the sacking of our towns, the violation of our citizens and the conquest of our country. They’re conquering our country. These...

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