Former President Donald Trump has made a scathing accusation against Vice President Kamala Harris, blaming her for the disappearance of thousands of migrant children who entered the United States illegally. During a rally in Pennsylvania on Friday, Trump claimed that approximately 325,000 minors are unaccounted for, with many potentially dead, involved in sex trafficking, or forced into slavery within the country. He directed his criticism towards Harris and the Biden administration’s border policy, holding her responsible for the current state of affairs.
Trump’s accusations stem from a report by the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General, which revealed that over 323,000 young migrants have missed their immigration court hearings or were released from custody but have not been contacted for subsequent proceedings. This issue has been a point of contention, with Republicans arguing that the Biden administration’s policy of allowing unaccompanied migrant children to stay in the U.S. encourages illegal crossings.
Trump, while acknowledging the Biden administration’s denial of Harris’ involvement, insisted that she was in charge of the border, referring to her previous role as ‘border czar’. He emphasized the severity of the situation, stating, ‘325,000 children are missing.’
Beyond the border crisis, Trump also took aim at Harris’ stance on fracking, accusing her of flip-flopping on the issue. He vowed to support fracking and drilling in Pennsylvania, aiming to make the U.S. the leading energy producer globally and reduce energy bills by half within a year.
The former president further pledged to execute the largest deportation operation in American history, projecting that under a Harris presidency, over 100 million illegal migrants would enter the country during Joe Biden’s second term. This paints a stark picture of the potential future of immigration under a Harris presidency, according to Trump.
The issue of missing migrant children remains a contentious topic, with Trump’s accusations adding fuel to the fire. This situation underscores the need for comprehensive immigration reform and robust tracking mechanisms to ensure the safety and well-being of these vulnerable children.
