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Trump’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation Draws Fire for Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

The president's statement blames undocumented immigrants for sexual violence, contradicting federal crime data and drawing criticism over his own history with sexual misconduct.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on April 3, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump issued a proclamation for National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, accusing undocumented immigrants of driving a rise in sexual violence.
  • The proclamation cites three cases involving immigrant suspects but ignores federal data showing that immigrants commit less crime, including sexual violence, than U.S.-born citizens.
  • Critics have condemned the statement as racist and misleading, noting it uses sexual violence as a political tool to justify anti-immigrant policies.
  • Trump's own history of sexual misconduct, including a 2023 court ruling finding him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll, has fueled accusations of hypocrisy.
  • The proclamation marks a significant shift from Trump’s earlier statements on sexual assault, which focused on survivor support and perpetrator accountability.