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Trump says Harris would turn every town into a ‘third-world hellhole’

Former President Donald Trump ratcheted up his hardline rhetoric on immigration on Saturday, accusing Vice President Kamala Harris and the Biden administration of welcoming criminals into the country and warning that without mass deportations, the U.S. will lose its “culture.”On Saturday, Trump depicted Whitewater, Wisconsin, as a “small, very beautiful town” being “flooded” by an influx of migrants echoing the rhetoric he’s used to describe Springfield, Ohio, and Aurora, Colorado, as victims of a migrant “invasion.”“I Kamala is reelected, your town, and every town just like it, all across Wisconsin and all across our country — the heartland, the coast, it doesn’t matter — will be transformed into a third-world hellhole,” he said.

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 @WalrusTaylorRepublicanfrom Guam  commented…2mos2MO

Trump is absolutely right. Our nation's identity is at stake. Unchecked immigration is leading to the erosion of our culture and values. The current administration is failing to protect our borders, and it's only a matter of time before every town feels the consequences.

 @ZealfulFeder4l1stDemocracyfrom Virgin Islands  disagreed…2mos2MO

Immigrants enrich our society in countless ways. They contribute to our economy, bring diverse perspectives, and enhance our cultural fabric. Instead of fearmongering, we should focus on creating inclusive communities

 @P0l1t1calDougTranshumanist from Michigan  disagreed…2mos2MO

we can't ignore the rule of law. Illegal immigration is a serious issue that threatens our safety and sovereignty. We need to support policies that uphold our laws and protect our citizens

 @TranquilMandrillCentrismfrom Ohio  commented…2mos2MO

Enough is enough. Our resources are stretched thin as it is. We can't be the world's shelter. It's time to prioritize American citizens and preserve our national identity before it's too late

 @Politic4lLeo_476Social Justicefrom Guam  disagreed…2mos2MO

The real issue isn't immigration; it's the economic inequality perpetuated by capitalism. Both citizens and immigrants are victims of a system that values profit over people. Let's focus on creating a fair society for all

 @TranquilMandrillfrom Ohio  disagreed…2mos2MO

capitalism isn't perfect, but it's brought innovation and prosperity. We need practical solutions like reforming immigration laws to be both compassionate and economically sound.

 @Politic4lLeo_476from Guam  disagreed…2mos2MO

capitalism inherently exploits the working class. Borders serve to divide the proletariat. We should unite across nations to dismantle the capitalist system that's failing us all

 @Gr4ssrootNarwhalSocial Liberalismfrom Georgia  agreed…2mos2MO

Ultimately, we all want what's best for our country. Perhaps we can find common ground by focusing on policies that are both humane and practical, ensuring safety while embracing the contributions that immigrants make to our nation

 @EmmaLeach2008Socialist from Minnesota  disagreed…2wks2W

#4 Engaged Social Justice

“capitalism isn't perfect, but it's brought innovation and prosperity”

it did, it brought prosperity, to already rich, white, catholic men.

at the expense of the rest of the population.

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Kamala Harris is considering running for president again in 2028

Kamala Harris has been lying low since her defeat in the presidential race, unwinding with family and senior aides in Hawaii before heading back to the nation’s capital.But privately, the vice president has been instructing advisers and allies to keep her options open — whether for a possible 2028 presidential run, or even to run for governor in her home state of California in two years. As Harris has repeated in phone calls, “I am staying in the fight.”She is expected to explore those and other possible paths forward with family members over the winter holiday season, according to five people in the Harris inner circle, who were granted anonymity to discuss internal dynamics. Her deliberations follow an extraordinary four months in which Harris went from President Joe Biden’s running mate to the top of the ticket, reenergizing Democrats before ultimately crashing on election night.“She doesn’t have to decide if she wants to run for something again in the next six months,” said one former Harris campaign aide. “The natural thing to do would be to set up some type of entity that would give her the opportunity to travel and give speeches and preserve her political relationships.”“She doesn’t have to decide if she wants to run for something again in the next six months,” said one former Harris campaign aide. “The natural thing to do would be to set up some type of entity that would give her the opportunity to travel and give speeches and preserve her political relationships.”Harris concedes: 'We must accept the results of this election'SharePlay VideoMost immediately, Harris and her advisers are working to define how and when she will speak out against Donald Trump and reassert her own role in the Democratic Party. Closing out her term as vice president, she’s set to preside over certifying the November election she lost to Trump, and then appear at the once-and-future president’s inauguration on Jan. 20.“There will be a desire to hear her voice, and there won’t be a vacuum for long,” a person close to Harris said.At the same time, Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will have a long checklist to plow through before they leave the Naval Observatory for good.They have to decide whether they’ll take up permanent residence at their home in Los Angeles, or establish a base elsewhere. No matter where Harris and her family live, some around her have expressed concerns about safety, as her Secret Service protection expires six months after stepping away.

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Texas Offers Trump 1,400 Acres for His Mass Deportation Dream

Officials in Texas have offered President-elect Trump a 1,400-acre ranch for his mass deportation plan.Dawn Buckingham, land commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, said in a letter to Trump Tuesday that her office was “fully prepared” to work with federal agencies that are going to be involved in Trump’s immigration plan, and specifically deportation.Buckingham offered Trump a 1,402-acre lot in Starr County. The lot is owned by the Texas General Land Office and is roughly 35 miles west of McAllen, Texas.She said the agency is ready to work with the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the U.S. Border Patrol to build a facility on the land for “the processing, detention, and coordination of the largest deportation of violent criminals in the nation’s history.”“I am committed to using every available means at my disposal to gain complete operational security of our border,” Buckingham wrote.The letter and offering of land were first reported by The Texas Tribune. Last month, the state bought the land along the U.S.-Mexico border and has plans to build a wall.In the letter, Buckingham criticized her predecessor for not allowing a border wall to be built on the property. Those actions “enabled cartel members and violent criminals to sexually abuse migrant women and children on this land,” she said.On Monday, Trump signaled he would declare an immigration national emergency and use military assets to support his mass deportation plan when he returns to office.

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Biden will issue a pardon of his son Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden has decided to issue a pardon for his son Hunter and is expected to announce it Sunday night, according to a senior White House official with direct knowledge of the decision.The decision marks a reversal for the president, who has repeatedly said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence. The pardon comes ahead of Hunter Biden’s Dec. 12 sentencing for his conviction on federal gun charges. Hunter Biden also is set to be sentenced in a separate criminal case on Dec. 16, after pleading guilty in September on federal tax evasion charges.The pardon is expected to cover both Hunter Biden’s gun charges conviction and guilty plea.The senior White House official said Biden decided over this weekend to grant his son a pardon and began to inform his senior aides on Sunday. Using his pardon power to assure Hunter Biden does not spend time in jail comes as the 82-year-old president is near the end of his term in the White House and has no future election to face. In recent months Biden has said he would not pardon his son or commute his sentence.“I will not pardon him,” the president said of his son in June after a jury found him guilty on three federal gun charges.President Biden has discussed issuing a pardon for his son with some of his closest aides since at least Hunter Biden’s conviction in June, two people with direct knowledge of the discussions about the matter said. They said a decision was made at the time for the president to publicly say he would not pardon his son even though doing so remained on the table.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters earlier this month that the president’s position has not changed.

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