Trump says illegal migrants are ‘poisoning the blood of our country’

Trump says illegal migrants are ‘poisoning the blood of our country’ sparking accusations of ‘toxic racism’ as his campaign says it is a ‘normal phrase used in everyday life’

• The ADL blasted the statement, saying it echoed ‘nativist talking points’
• Trump made the comment in interview with the National Pules
• He said migrants were ‘poisoning the blood of our country’

By Geoff Earle, Deputy U.S. Political Editor For Dailymail.com

Published: 17:35 EDT, 6 October 2023 | Updated: 20:04 EDT, 6 October 2023