Trump Promises “Tent Cities” for Migrants as His Mid‑Term Campaign Gears Up
In a fresh blast of anti‑immigrant rhetoric, President Donald Trump told Fox News he’s fanning the flames of U.S. border policy by announcing plans to set up temporary “tent cities” for thousands of Central American travelers on their way north.
What the President Said
“If they apply for asylum, we’re going to hold them until their trial,” Trump said, his voice sharpened by the week’s heated rhetoric. “We’re gonna build tents, no expensive structures—just simple, comfortable tents. They’ll wait. If they don’t get asylum, they go.”
He added that while these folks stay in the holds, the government will keep their cases moving. “Everyone knows most people don’t actually get asylum—wait a while, and by the time the trial happens, no one’s there.”
“Unlike Obama, we’re going to take them in, pad them, and wait. The result? Fewer people will try to come.”
Why It Matters Right Now
- Federal troops are slated to deploy 5,200 active‑duty soldiers to the U.S. southern border.
- Milliion‑dollar budgets will be cut—tents for “cheap” compliance.
- Mid‑term elections loom on November 6, and Trump is pushing a hard‑line party line.
The Campaign Fire‑Trail
Trump’s out‑of‑court marches and rallies have been blasting around the migrant caravan issue. He’s scheduling another 11 rallies before the evening vote, turning the House and Senate race into a referendum on his presidency.
Takeaway
As the nation waits to see how these new tent cities play out, the road ahead looks like a blend of political posturing, constitutional debate, and a very real human drama at the border.
