Former President Donald Trump recently made controversial remarks at a gathering of Christian conservatives in Washington, where he proposed the idea of a 'migrant league of fighters' to UFC President Dana White. Trump suggested pitting the champion of this hypothetical league against the champion of the regular UFC league, praising the toughness of undocumented migrants.
Trump's comments drew swift criticism from President Joe Biden's campaign, with a spokesperson denouncing the remarks as threatening and extreme. This is not the first time Trump has used dehumanizing language when discussing immigrants, with past statements referring to them as 'not people' or 'animals.'
Throughout his presidency and reelection campaign, Trump has focused on stoking fears about undocumented immigrants crossing the US-Mexico border. He has made unsubstantiated claims about other countries sending criminals and terrorists to the US, and has taken steps to curb both illegal and legal immigration during his time in office.
Trump's rhetoric has drawn comparisons to white supremacists and nativists, with his language echoing themes of 'blood poisoning' that have been historically associated with extremist ideologies. Despite criticism, Trump has doubled down on his hardline stance on immigration, promising to carry out a massive deportation operation if he were to be reelected in 2024.
