Trump Exploits New Orleans Attack to Promulgate Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Despite Suspect's U.S. Origins

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1 year ago

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Credited from: SALON

Trump reacted to a report about a violent attack in New Orleans by suggesting that immigration poses a serious threat, despite the attacker being a U.S. military veteran.
The assailant, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was confirmed as a Texas native, contradicting Trump's claims of immigrants as criminals.
The incident left at least 15 dead and over 25 injured, stemming from Jabbar's actions during a reported attack.
Despite the retraction of misleading reports from Fox News, Trump maintained his assertions on Truth Social, targeting Democrats and blaming them for border issues.
Jabbar's background revealed struggles with mental health post-military and a history of radicalization, complicating the narrative around the attack.

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