Immigration Focus at GOP Convention in Milwaukee

At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, immigration and border security are focal points, with several politicians, including Kari Lake, linking migration to fentanyl overdoses and crime. Despite these claims, data from the Department of Homeland Security indicates most drug smuggling occurs at ports of entry by U.S. citizens, and studies consistently show immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Americans. Donald Trump continues to highlight alleged crimes committed by immigrants as part of his campaign, using dehumanizing language and pledging mass deportations. Meanwhile, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar supports a more moderate approach, advocating for a dignified solution for undocumented immigrants through legislation. Polls reveal that while President Joe Biden might still secure the majority of the Hispanic vote nationally, Trump has significant support among Florida Latinos who believe Republicans handle immigration better.