Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis has firmly defended former President Donald Trump's controversial comment about immigrants 'poisoning the blood of this nation'. Malliotakis highlighted her belief that Trump was not referring to immigrants, but rather Democratic policies, namely the current administration's open border policy.
In order to explain her stance, the Congresswoman alluded to the increase in fentanyl trafficking across the border, relating it directly to the migrant crisis. Malliotakis stressed that it is this increase in drugs coming across the open border that is truly poisoning America—an issue she deems of serious concern.
She also suggested that the lack of border control is not sustainable and is proven hazardous for major cities like New York. Further, she highlighted the potential risk posed by individuals on the terror watchlist entering the country through the border. In Malliotakis' view, this should be especially concerning for cities like New York in the post 9/11 world.
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On the subject of law enforcement and immigration policy, Malliotakis differentiated between legal and illegal immigration. She voiced strong objections to open border policies and stressed the crisis's high cost to taxpayers. In her assessment, the open border policy is a significant issue for the country and poses a risk to its financial stability.
Regarding Trump's repeated controversial rhetoric, Malliotakis suggested it serves to draw attention to serious issues such as border control. When quizzed about former President Trump quoting a statement from Russian President Vladimir Putin, Malliotakis expressed her lack of comprehension about the context.
With regards to the upcoming presidential election, Malliotakis held back from making an endorsement, asserting that she will make her decision when the time is right. However, she made it clear that the current path is unsustainable for America's future, citing energy policies, uncontrollable inflation, and unsecured borders as pressing issues that require urgent attention.
