President Donald Trump has announced that he plans to visit two American cities that are battling an influx of migrants.
On Wednesday night, Trump announced that he intends to visit Springfield, Ohio, and Aurora, Colorado.
Both cities have made recent headlines as residents struggle amid the chaos brought on by thousands of migrants.
Trump made the announcement during his rally in Uniondale, New York.
The 45th president told supporters that he will travel to Springfield “in the next two weeks.”
He added that he will also visit Aurora in the near future.
Both cities have become the center of the Trump campaign’s message on immigration.
Residents in Springfield have been struggling with a range of issues after the city of 60,000 was flooded with 20,000 Haitian migrants,
In Aurora, Venezuelan gang activity has left residents fearful of leaving their own homes.
“I’m going to Springfield and I’m going to Aurora,” Trump said as the crowd cheered.
“You may never see me again, but that’s okay.
“I gotta do what I gotta do.”
Trump noted that he doesn’t need to travel to Ohio to win votes as he’s already leading there.
“Whatever happened to Trump? Well, he never got out of Springfield,” he quipped.
“I’m leading in Ohio by like 15 points — a lot.
“And we’re going to take care of Ohio, and we’re going to take care of Colorado, and we’re going to take care of every single state in the union.
“They’re all under siege.”
WATCH:
🚨BREAKING: President Trump announces that he plans on visiting Springfield, Ohio and Aurora, Colorado. pic.twitter.com/uVAHTXLImf
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 19, 2024
In Springfield, which has a population of around 58,000 people, residents have witnessed 20,000 Haitian migrants move into the town in a matter of a few years.
Democrats and their allies in the corporate media have also focused on the Springfield story, twisting the narrative into a smear campaign against Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance.
They falsely claim Trump and Vance are wrongfully targeting lawfully present Haitian migrants.
It comes after the Republicans drew national attention to reports of Haitian migrants stealing and eating the pets of the people who live there.
Some residents in Springfield say they no longer feel safe in their hometown.
Locals note that the police force is understaffed to deal with the large population increase thanks to the influx of migrants.
Springfield has also suffered a major spike in crime since 2020, according to FBI crime data.
Meanwhile, Aurora is dealing with members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
Reports suggest that the deadly group is taking over some of the city’s apartment complexes.
Video of armed men entering an apartment in an Aurora complex with guns drawn spread on social media.
WATCH:
NEW VIDEO armed group at troubled #aurora #colorado apartment complex now home to many migrants. Councilmember @DaniJurinsky says gangs have taken over the complex @KDVR @AuroraPD pic.twitter.com/J1uie8Y2M6
— Vicente Arenas (@vicentearenastv) August 28, 2024
Two of Aurora’s city’s leaders have also sounded the alarm about residents being threatened by the gang.
Colorado’s Democrat Gov. Jared Polis and Aurora police have denied that Venezuelan gang members have taken over any apartment buildings in the city.
Last week, Aurora police revealed that it had identified 10 Tren de Aragua members in the city.
Nine of them had been arrested, ABC Denver 7 reported.
Trump commented on the reports of gang members taking over apartments in Aurora last month.
“Venezuelan gang members have taken over parts of the city,” Trump said.
“They’ve taken over apartment houses because these stupid people we have leading our country are allowing these people, these criminals to come into our country.”
“And we’re going to get them the hell out of here,” Trump added.
“And this is just the beginning.
“Wait until you see what happens.
“Wait until you see what they’re doing.”
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