Omaha, it’s time to pull up the drawbridge.
Cleveland, it’s time to release the hounds.
Cincinnati, get ready to unleash your archers.
According to Donald Trump, migrants are coming to burn down your hamlets.
During a rally in North Carolina, Trump expressed his concern about the escalating situation of migrants attacking villages and cities in the Midwest. He highlighted the severity of the issue, emphasizing the need for immediate attention.
In the Midwest, there have been no reports of migrant attacks. This fact led to a wave of posts on Twitter and other social media platforms, where people mockingly shared one-liners and humorous memes aimed at the former president and Republican presidential nominee.
“The villagers are in search of their beloved fool.”
“The villages? Are they some kind of modern-day Genghis Khan?”
“Do they arrive with torches and pitchforks?”
“I’ve heard rumors that they will be arriving on elephants and dragons.”
“This is America, man, we don’t have villages here.”
Trump has a long history of demonizing immigrants, and this is just another example of it.
Most recently, Trump and his vice presidential running mate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, have been spreading baseless accusations about the Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. These immigrants, who have come to the city to work in manufacturing, distribution, and warehouse jobs, have actually played a crucial role in revitalizing the local economy.
The comments made by Trump, which he also reiterated during a presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, have resulted in over twenty bomb threats. As a result, the state has taken additional security measures by deploying more state troopers and installing surveillance cameras in the city. These actions are necessary to ensure the safe reopening of schools and government buildings.
According to Springfield’s mayor, Rob Rue, it would pose significant challenges for the city if either presidential candidate were to visit in the coming weeks, as resources are already limited. Trump has expressed his desire to visit Springfield, but Mayor Rue believes it would be “very, very difficult” for the city to accommodate such a visit.
Rue expressed her willingness to forgo the current stop, stating, “So it would be fine with me if they decided not to make that stop right now.”
In addition, the mayor will be preoccupied with keeping an eye out for trespassing migrants wielding torches.
