This is crazy!
Former President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NewsNation on Thursday, citing safety concerns raised by his security team. As Trump was set to address the critical issue of immigration at the southern border in Arizona, he informed the reporter, Ali Bradley, that their location was deemed unsafe.
The July 13 attempt on Trump’s life continues to draw scrutiny, with ongoing investigations into potential security lapses. On Wednesday, authorities launched a manhunt for a suspect in Arizona who allegedly made threats against Trump. Trump’s visit to Arizona was part of his effort to spotlight border security.
During his conversation with Bradley, Trump paused and said, “We’re in danger standing here talking.” He elaborated that his security team was concerned about their location and expressed that both he and the reporter were at risk.
Ahead of Trump’s speech, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of 66-year-old Ronald Lee Syvrud. Syvrud faces allegations of making threats against Trump on social media. He was taken into custody without incident and has additional warrants for DUI and other offenses in Wisconsin and Graham County, Arizona.
In the political arena, Vice President Kamala Harris is intensifying her campaign efforts in Arizona and Texas. On Wednesday, Bexar Sheriff Javier Salazar supported Harris at the DNC, praising her efforts to combat human trafficking. Salazar criticized Trump, suggesting his policies would worsen the immigration crisis.
Immigration remains a central theme for Trump, echoing his 2016 campaign focus. He has criticized Harris and President Joe Biden for their handling of border issues. In his speech on Thursday, Trump highlighted the tragic death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, allegedly linked to migrants previously arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He emphasized the need for a strong border policy and criticized Harris for her stance on border security.
Trump concluded his interview with NewsNation by placing emphasis on his commitment to addressing immigration issues effectively. Despite Harris’s recent gains in the polls, Trump maintains a strong lead among voters concerned about border security.
WATCH:
‘We’re in danger': Donald Trump rushed away by Secret Service during interview with NewsNation’s @AliBradleytv. Bradley reports daily from the southern border, where Trump held a news conference earlier Thursday.
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