During a recent speech to conservative Christians in Washington, DC, former President Donald Trump claimed he proposed to UFC President Dana White the creation of a league where migrants would fight each other.
Trump described migrants as “tough” and “nasty,” suggesting that a champion from this proposed league could potentially defeat regular UFC fighters. Trump’s comment was met with laughter from the audience but drew swift criticism from political opponents.
MSNBC’s Ana Cabrera hosted a panel discussing Trump’s remarks, highlighting the dehumanizing language he often uses regarding migrants. Cabrera played a clip of Trump explaining his idea and noted that the Biden campaign quickly responded.
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The Biden campaign criticized Trump for using a religious conference to make such a suggestion, calling it fitting behavior for someone they described as a “convicted felon” who threatens freedoms and promotes extreme policies.
Political analyst Vaughn Hillyard commented on the broader context of Trump’s rhetoric, pointing out that Trump’s characterization of migrants as dangerous and his promise of mass deportations are part of a pattern.
Hillyard emphasized that Trump’s suggestions and language contribute to a dehumanizing narrative about migrants, who are often fleeing dire circumstances for a better life in the United States.
Former Republican Congressman Carlos Curbelo also weighed in, describing Trump’s comments as reminiscent of gladiatorial combat and stressing the importance of voters deciding whether they want such rhetoric in the White House again.
Trump’s comments add to a series of controversial statements about migrants, which he has previously referred to as “vermin” and accused of “poisoning the blood” of the country.
