Republican Leaders Defend Trump's Controversial Immigration Rhetoric

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Representative Elise Stefanik stand by former President's comments likened to Hitler's rhetoric, sparking renewed debate on immigration policies.

Former President Donald Trump's recent comments equating immigrants to 'poisoning the blood of our country' have drawn comparisons to Adolf Hitler's rhetoric.
House Republican leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Representative Elise Stefanik, defended Trump's remarks when confronted in recent interviews.
Johnson, while stating that he wouldn't use the same language, expressed understanding for Trump's 'urgency' and insisted the comments were 'not hateful'.
Stefanik, in response to questioning, affirmed her support for Trump and his comments, arguing that the border crisis is 'poisoning Americans through fentanyl'.
The comments have reignited debates around immigration and border security, with Republicans criticizing President Joe Biden's policies and Democrats accusing Trump of using inflammatory and harmful language.