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Trump Claims Immigrants Have 'Bad Genes'

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-08T09:32:37.693226+05:30

- **Donald Trump** stirred controversy by suggesting undocumented immigrants have “**bad genes**” during an interview on “The Hugh Hewitt Show.” - He falsely claimed **13,000 murderers** crossed the border, criticizing **Kamala Harris**' immigration policies. - Trump’s rhetoric aligns with his campaign focus on reducing illegal immigration, drawing criticism from **civil rights groups**. - He has previously invoked genetics, referencing the **racehorse theory** at rallies. - **ICE data** shows Trump misconstrued statistics, with **migrant apprehensions** falling 75% year-on-year in September. Source: [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/trump-fuels-immigration-debate-with-claims-of-bad-genes-among-undocumented-murderers/articleshow/114023963.cms), [Firstpost](https://www.firstpost.com/world/trump-criticises-immigrants-says-bad-genes-contribute-to-crime-in-us-13823024.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/trump-claims-immigrants-with-bad-genes-are-inclined-to-commit-murder-101728320502036.html)

Donald Trump stirred controversy by suggesting undocumented immigrants have “bad genes” during an interview on “The Hugh Hewitt Show.”
He falsely claimed 13,000 murderers crossed the border, criticizing Kamala Harris' immigration policies.
Trump’s rhetoric aligns with his campaign focus on reducing illegal immigration, drawing criticism from civil rights groups.
He has previously invoked genetics, referencing the racehorse theory at rallies.
ICE data shows Trump misconstrued statistics, with migrant apprehensions falling 75% year-on-year in September.