During his visit, he received an endorsement from Iowa's Attorney General Brenna Bird.
Trump pledged to close the U.S. border if reelected, citing his administration's success in reducing illegal immigration by 80 percent. He expressed concern over the number of individuals on the FBI's terror watchlist who have entered the country under President Biden's watch, as well as the recent apprehension of four Iranian nationals attempting to cross the border.
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The president emphasized his commitment to ensuring the safety and security of America. He highlighted his accomplishments in combating terrorism, including the obliteration of the ISIS territorial caliphate, the elimination of Al Qaeda leaders, and the targeting of Iran's terrorist mastermind, Kassem Solemani. Trump also mentioned his withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, the imposition of sanctions on the Iranian regime, and the impact of these actions on Hamas, Hezbollah, and other Iranian proxies.
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One of the significant achievements of Trump's administration was the creation of the Abraham Accords, which fostered diplomatic and economic collaboration between Arab nations and Israel in the Middle East. He emphasized his support for Israel, citing his recognition of Jerusalem as the eternal capital and the opening of the American Embassy in the city. Trump also highlighted his recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights and the achievement of peace in the Middle East through the Abraham Accords.
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Trump criticized his predecessor, Joe Biden, for his handling of foreign policy, claiming that it has led to increased American involvement in foreign wars and allowed other nations to make military and territorial advances. He accused Biden of presiding over a disastrous US military withdrawal from Afghanistan, the initiation of a war in Ukraine, and the failure to secure American borders, resulting in the entry of millions of illegal immigrants. Trump argued that these factors have contributed to the outbreak of war in the Middle East.
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The former president blamed Biden for the resurgence of Iran's power, claiming that when he left office, Iran was weak and desperate for a deal. Trump highlighted his sanctions on Iran and the reduction of its oil exports, which he claimed had crippled the country's economy. However, he criticized Biden for loosening these sanctions, allowing Iran to increase its oil production and generate billions of dollars in revenue. Trump also criticized the release of Iranian prisoners and the unfreezing of Iranian funds, which he argued were being used to support terrorism.
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Trump pledged to stand with Israel and promised to cut off funding to Palestinian terrorists on his first day in office. He expressed his support for Israel in defeating and dismantling Hamas, as well as his determination to weaken the Iranian regime's ability to finance bloodshed and terror. The former president reiterated his commitment to energy independence and keeping radical Islamic terrorists out of the country.
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The president outlined several measures to protect Americans, including the reinstatement and expansion of the Trump Travel Ban on entry from terror-plagued countries. He also promised to suspend refugee resettlement, particularly from Gaza and other dangerous regions. Trump proposed implementing strong ideological screening for all immigrants to ensure that those who do not share American values are disqualified. He emphasized the need to aggressively deport resident aliens with jihadist sympathies and to revoke the student visas of anti-American and anti-Semitic foreigners on college campuses.
Trump highlighted the importance of removing individuals who support terrorists and extremists from the country, citing recent demonstrations in support of Hamas and anti-Semitic acts. He pledged to send ICE to pro-jihadist demonstrations to enforce immigration laws and remove violators. The former president also mentioned his administration's efforts to strip citizenship from criminals, terrorists, and immigration cheaters and frauds.