Oct 25, 2024
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Former President Donald Trump said the Nov. 5 election will mark "liberation day in America" as his campaign plans to dismantle current border policies, should he win the presidential election. The remarks came during Trump's visit to Austin on Friday. Former President Trump’s Austin visit could cause traffic impacts Friday The former president and current Republican presidential candidate spoke for approximately 40 minutes, blaming his Democratic presidential opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, for helping make Texas the "largest ground zero" for border invasions. He credited Republican Texas leadership for their border efforts, specifically acknowledging conference attendees like Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller. Trump noted Harris is also in the Lone Star State Friday, visiting for a rally in Houston. He said she'll be "rubbing shoulders with woke celebrities" during her visit instead of connecting with people impacted by migrant crime. The Hill reports she will focus on the effects of abortion bans in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022. Multiple outlets are reporting Beyoncé, who is from the city, will join her. Former President Donald Trump arrived in Austin Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, just 11 days before the 2024 election. Trump is recording an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast in Austin. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)Former President Donald Trump arrived in Austin Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, just 11 days before the 2024 election. Trump is recording an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast in Austin. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)Former President Donald Trump arrived in Austin Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, just 11 days before the 2024 election. Trump is recording an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast in Austin. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)Former President Donald Trump arrived in Austin Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, just 11 days before the 2024 election. Trump is recording an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast in Austin. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)Former President Donald Trump arrived in Austin Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, just 11 days before the 2024 election. Trump is recording an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast in Austin. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey)Former President Donald Trump arrived in Austin Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, just 11 days before the 2024 election. Trump is recording an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast in Austin. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Invited to Trump's speech Friday was Alexis Nungaray, the mother of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray. Jocelyn was kidnapped in Houston back in June and later found dead in a creek; two undocumented men from Venezuela are facing capital murder charges for their alleged connection with Jocelyn's death, per CNN reporting. Poll: Trump extends lead in Texas, while Cruz-Allred matchup grows tighter Alexis spoke Friday before the Austin crowd, where she said Harris never reached out to her or her family until recently. She said she didn't feel the recent apology was sincere, instead calling it convenient for Harris' campaign. Also invited to speak Friday was Paul Perez, National Border Patrol Council Local 3307's president. He also criticized Harris' visit to Houston, arguing she's here to "party like a fool on stage with celebrities" instead of prioritizing border issues. He endorsed Trump's leadership, saying he "strikes fears in the enemies of America" and will fix issues involving undocumented migrants. Trump said his administration will end migrant invasions and deport all criminals if re-elected. He touted that effort will be the "largest deportation program in American history." Alongside his speech, Trump is also set to join Joe Rogan Friday for a podcast taping of "The Joe Rogan Experience." Rogan lives in Austin and his podcast, described on his website as "a long form conversation," had more than 14.5 million subscribers on Spotify as of March and more than 17 million on YouTube. Trump's visit is expected to affect traffic and lead to closures throughout the day.
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