Overview
- Sanders expressed agreement with Trump on the need to strengthen border security and combat fentanyl trafficking, while criticizing both parties' handling of immigration issues.
- He condemned Trump's proposal to deport 20 million undocumented immigrants, arguing it would devastate the U.S. economy due to the essential role of undocumented workers in sectors like agriculture and meatpacking.
- Sanders called for comprehensive immigration reform, including guest worker programs, while stating that illegal immigration is not appropriate.
- He acknowledged that the Biden administration has not done enough to address illegal immigration, describing their efforts as insufficient.
- Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez continue their 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour, drawing large crowds and focusing on economic inequality and systemic wealth concentration, while targeting figures like Trump and Musk.