During a Saturday morning appearance on MSNBC, Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) stirred controversy by claiming that Trump supporters and white supremacists, rather than criminal illegal immigrants, are responsible for the growing crime in cities like Springfield, Ohio. Her comments came as a direct response to former President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on illegal immigration and border security during his rally in Aurora, Colorado.
Trump had warned that American cities were being “overrun by gangs,” particularly those composed of criminal illegal immigrants linked to violence. His statements reflected a central theme of his immigration policy, emphasizing the need for tighter border security to protect American communities from foreign criminal organizations. However, Crockett redirected the focus to Trump and his supporters, pointing the finger at what she described as the “MAGA gang” and white supremacists.
“He said that we’ve got these cities and these towns that are being overrun by gangs and the crime—I absolutely agree,” Crockett remarked. “Guess what? It’s the MAGA gang… It is the white supremacists that have decided to descend upon places such as Springfield, Ohio.”
Crockett didn’t stop there. She further criticized Trump for his rhetoric, arguing that the real threat comes from his supporters and their extreme ideologies. According to Crockett, Trump and his followers are not only failing to address the country’s problems, but they are also directly responsible for many of them. “The problems are him and his minions,” she added, drawing a direct link between Trump’s political base and the rise in violent incidents.
She went on to accuse Trump of failing to call out white supremacists. “I agree that there are problems in our communities, but usually, it’s some white supremacists on the other side, and he has yet to call them out,” Crockett argued. This criticism taps into a longstanding debate over Trump’s rhetoric surrounding race and white nationalism, particularly following his controversial comments during the 2017 Charlottesville rally.
Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett says it’s not the brutal illegal alien gangs imported by Kamala bringing crime to our communities — it’s the “MAGA gang.” 🤡 pic.twitter.com/8AtDspL5F6
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) October 12, 2024
However, Crockett’s remarks largely overlooked the increasing concerns surrounding illegal immigration and the violent crimes committed by some gangs linked to it. Critics of Crockett’s stance argue that her focus on domestic extremist groups deflects from the very real and pressing issue of gang violence and crime connected to illegal immigration, an issue Trump and many Republicans have repeatedly highlighted.
Jasmine Crockett says all of the violence we’re seeing in the country is caused by white supremacists and the MAGA movement
Here’s (2.5) mins of Democrats explicitly calling for using political violence, they own it
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— @Chicago1Ray 🇺🇸 (@Chicago1Ray) October 13, 2024
Crockett’s claims seem to ignore a growing body of evidence that criminal gangs, many of which are composed of illegal immigrants, pose a significant threat to public safety. One stark example is the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, which Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently designated as a terrorist organization. The gang has been involved in drug and human trafficking operations along the southern U.S. border and was reportedly responsible for taking over an apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado—the very issue Trump raised during his rally.
Further fueling concerns, a recent report from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) revealed alarming statistics about illegal immigrants with criminal convictions who remain in the country. The report found that more than 420,000 illegal immigrants with criminal records are still residing in the U.S., with many of them currently serving prison sentences.
One of the most shocking revelations from the report was that over 13,000 illegal immigrants had been convicted of homicide, more than 2,500 for kidnapping, over 15,800 for sexual assault, and more than 56,000 for drug-related offenses. These figures have reinforced the calls from Trump and other Republican leaders for stronger border security measures to prevent such individuals from entering the U.S. in the first place.
BREAKING: Acting ICE Director Patrick Lechleitner says 13,000 known illegal immigrants who were convicted of homicide and 15,000 convicted of sexual assault have been released into the country.
We really want four more years of this? pic.twitter.com/E4MmTYJWlL
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) September 27, 2024
Crockett’s focus on Trump supporters as the primary source of violence in American cities starkly contrasts with concerns over illegal immigration and its associated criminal activity. Trump and his allies argue that the real danger lies in the unchecked flow of individuals across the U.S. border, many of whom, they claim, are involved in criminal enterprises. The former president’s hardline stance on immigration has long been a central component of his political platform, and it remains a key issue as the 2024 election approaches.
In a tweet from the Republican National Committee, Crockett’s remarks were met with ridicule, with critics accusing her of ignoring the realities of violent crime linked to illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, pro-Trump voices were quick to highlight the discrepancy between Crockett’s claims and the ongoing concerns raised by ICE and other law enforcement agencies.
For many voters, the debate over crime and immigration is deeply personal, with public safety being a primary concern. As the election looms, the issue has become even more contentious, with both sides framing it in starkly different terms. On the left, figures like Crockett emphasize the threat posed by domestic extremist groups, particularly white supremacists. On the right, Trump and his supporters argue that the real issue lies in the failure to secure the nation’s borders and crack down on violent gangs.
As cities and states across the country continue to grapple with rising crime rates, the debate over how best to address these issues is likely to intensify in the coming months. For Crockett, the focus remains on combating domestic extremism, with an emphasis on Trump supporters and white supremacists as the main culprits behind much of the violence. However, many Republicans argue that this narrative ignores the significant role that illegal immigration plays in fueling crime, pointing to the data on gang-related violence and the criminal records of many illegal immigrants.
In the final stretch before the 2024 election, the public discourse around crime, immigration, and security will likely become even more heated, as both political parties attempt to frame the issue to their advantage. Whether the focus is on white supremacists, as Crockett suggests, or illegal immigration, as Trump contends, the question of how to keep American communities safe will remain at the forefront of voters’ minds.
She is the reason why the Democrats need to be voted out. They are anti-American and do not respect our own citizens, The same is true of Allred.
What’s wrong with Black women,are they blind deaf and dumb?
I don’t know why they refer to these illegal criminals as “migrants “ when you break into a country you are a criminal..try that in other countries they have you shot or lot you up for many years as what you are a ..criminal. ..I mean bullsh-t is bullsh-t..