US President Donald Trump criticized sanctuary city policies and illegal immigration during a rally in suburban New York. He accused Democrats of driving businesses and taxpayers out of New York through high taxes and crime. Trump highlighted the impact of losing the tax base on the state.
At Rockland Community College’s Eugene Levy Fieldhouse, Trump linked illegal immigration to violent crime and attacked sanctuary city policies. He invited the family of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old college student killed in Chicago, onto the stage. Her parents blamed immigration failures and sanctuary laws for her death.
Trump described the suspect in Gorman’s murder as an “illegal alien monster” who should not have been in the country. He criticized New York state for passing a budget that obstructs federal immigration enforcement. The President also advocated for the SAVE America Act, emphasizing voter identification and proof of citizenship.
The rally covered topics such as immigration, taxes, and the economy. Trump praised Congressman Mike Lawler for his role in restoring higher state and local tax deductions. Lawler stated that a majority of his constituents were able to fully deduct their taxes. Trump also highlighted manufacturing and investment projects in New York by companies like General Motors and Chobani.
Trump claimed his administration had effectively secured the US border, stating zero illegal aliens were admitted in the last year. He also discussed foreign policy, asserting that Iran would not obtain a nuclear weapon. The event included emotional moments, with Trump announcing a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom for Welles Crowther, known for his heroism during the September 11 attacks.
