During a campaign event at the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, Donald Trump announced that if re-elected, he would implement the death penalty for those convicted of child and women sex trafficking. Trump’s remarks highlight his focus on combating crime and human smuggling as part of a broader push to secure the southern border. “We will impose a 10-year minimum sentence for anyone guilty of human smuggling, a guaranteed life sentence for anyone guilty of child trafficking, and a death penalty for anyone guilty of child or woman sex trafficking,” Trump said.
The event featured heart-wrenching stories from families who have lost loved ones to crimes committed by illegal immigrants. One mother, whose daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant in Maryland, spoke through tears about the devastating loss and called for stronger border enforcement.
Trump also took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of allowing millions of illegal immigrants to cross the border under her watch. He vowed to reverse current policies and secure the border by launching the largest deportation campaign in U.S. history. Trump also emphasized that he would impose the death penalty for major drug traffickers and include warnings on immigration documents for those involved in such activities.
Trump’s border visit underscored his commitment to cracking down on crime and illegal immigration, issues that remain central to his campaign as he seeks to return to the White House.
