Seattle, Washington – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal denounced former President Donald Trump’s recent comments on immigrants as “horrific” and “dehumanizing.” Trump’s remarks about immigrants invading the US and “poisoning the blood of our country” were met with strong condemnation from Jayapal, a leading American progressive and chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

According to Jayapal, Trump’s description of immigrants at the southern border embodies “fascist rhetoric” and dangerous lies aimed at villainizing immigrants and making “horrific policy seem somehow acceptable.” She emphasized the importance of not reverting to policies implemented during Trump’s administration, stating that he is attempting to erase immigrants from America.

Despite facing 91 criminal charges and assorted civil threats, Trump continues to lead Republican presidential primary polling. At recent election rallies in New Hampshire and Nevada, he reiterated his anti-immigrant stance, claiming that immigrants are “poisoning the blood of our country” and portraying their arrival as an invasion by criminals, gang members, and terrorists.

Academics, commentators, and political opponents have drawn parallels between Trump’s rhetoric and that used by authoritarian leaders such as Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. However, Trump’s former chief of staff, Marc Short, argued that the inflammatory language is a strategic diversion tactic designed to win over voters.

Trump’s history of expressing interest in Hitler’s speeches and alleged statements about Hitler doing “a lot of good things” have further fueled concerns about the former president’s views and intentions. Despite denial from his spokesperson, reports of Trump’s apparent interest in Hitler’s speeches have raised alarm among critics.

In conclusion, Trump’s recent anti-immigrant comments have drawn strong criticism from lawmakers and public figures, igniting concerns about the potential impact of his rhetoric. The ongoing debate surrounding immigration policy continues to be a contentious issue in American politics.