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Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants poisoning the nation's blood at Iowa rally

Headline from WHEC Rochester, on the newest of 2 developments

Former President Donald Trump is defending his comments about migrants crossing the southern border, who he had said are poisoning the blood of America. He said at a campaign rally in Waterloo, Iowa, on Tuesday that he had not read “Mein Kampf,” referencing Adolf Hitler's fascist manifesto.

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  1. ‘He’s dog-whistling’: Trump denounced over anti-immigrant comment

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    Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants poisoning the nation's blood at Iowa rally

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  1. The Guardian

    ‘He’s dog-whistling’: Trump denounced over anti-immigrant comment (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Former president said undocumented immigrants are ‘poisoning the blood of our country’ at political rally on Saturday

  2. NBC News

    Trump says immigrants are 'poisoning the blood of our country.' Biden campaign likens comments to Hitler. (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Trump went on to say his criticism is of immigrants from all over the world, including Asia and Africa.

  3. CBS News

    Trump blasted for saying immigrants are "poisoning the blood of our country" (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    "They're poisoning the blood of our country," former President Trump said of undocumented migrants at a rally in Durham, New Hampshire, Saturday.

  4. WHEC Rochester

    Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants poisoning the nation's blood at Iowa rally (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump is defending his comments about migrants crossing the southern border, who he had said are poisoning the blood of America. He said at a campaign rally in Waterloo, Iowa, on Tuesday that he had not read “Mein Kampf,” referencing Adolf Hitler's fascist manifesto.

  5. Fox2 Detroit

    Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants 'poisoning' nation's blood at Iowa rally (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump responded to mounting criticism over his comments about migrants crossing the southern border, who he had said are "poisoning the blood of our country.”

  6. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    WATERLOO, Iowa >> Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his comments about migrants crossing the southern border “poisoning the blood” of America, and he reinforced the message while denying any similarities to fascist writings others had noted.

  7. Sioux City Journal

    Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants ‘poisoning the blood’ of America at Iowa rally (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump is defending his comments about migrants crossing the southern border, who he had said are “poisoning the blood” of America.

  8. The Garden Island

    Trump defends comments about immigrants (opens The Garden Island)

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    The Garden Island's feed description

    WATERLOO, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his comments about migrants crossing the southern border “poisoning the blood” of America, and he reinforced the message while denying any similarities to fascist writings others had noted.

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