Vice Presidential nominee Senator JD Vance is scheduled to speak on border security and immigration issues in Valdosta, Georgia, on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 1:00 PM EDT. The event will take place at the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office located at 120 Prison-Farm Rd., Valdosta, GA.
In their campaign, President Donald Trump and Senator Vance have expressed deep concerns about the impact of current immigration policies on American cities, criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for what they describe as a failure to address the influx of illegal immigrants and the associated rise in crime and economic costs.
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According to the Trump campaign, an average of 5,000 illegal immigrants are released daily into the U.S., with over 900,000 individuals released in FY 2023 alone, many of whom are unlikely to be removed due to current enforcement limitations.
The Trump-Vance ticket promises to reinstate law and order by securing the southern border, halting illegal immigration, and curbing the flow of narcotics into the country.
Event Schedule:
- 1:00 PM EDT: Senator JD Vance delivers remarks on the necessity of restoring integrity and safety to America’s border security measures.
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The campaign event aims to outline the steps the Trump-Vance administration would take to tackle what they consider the liberal policies that have led to lawlessness and economic strain on hard-working American families.
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