Former President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Mexico on Thursday, threatening to double tariffs if the country fails to stop migrant caravans advancing toward the U.S. border. In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump framed the surge as an “invasion” enabled by Democrats’ midterm victories.
‘No Leniency’ on Caravans, Trump Vows
“Here we go again!” Trump wrote, claiming Central American countries view Republican midterm losses as an opening to push migrants north. He accused Mexico of complicity, declaring: “MEXICO MUST STOP THEM, NOW, and if they do not do so, the Tariffs on Mexico will be IMMEDIATELY DOUBLED.” The post included all-caps warnings to Texas’ Democratic Governor-elect Greg Abbott and federal border agencies.
Caravan Grows as Policy Debate Shifts
Approximately 2,000 migrants have reached southern Mexico, according to The Daily Wire, with some expressing hope for looser policies under a divided Congress. “The Democrats are going to give us the opportunity to reach our new homes,” Nicaraguan migrant Cesar Sandoval told CNN. But Trump-era border czar Tom Homan pushed back on Fox News, vowing caravans would face prosecution or rapid expulsion: “The White House is red, bright red.”
Amnesty Fears Roil GOP Base
The hardline stance follows backlash over Trump’s Sunday “60 Minutes” remarks suggesting past deportation raids were “too tough” and openness to bipartisan immigration deals. After conservatives accused him of flirting with amnesty, Trump clarified: “There’s no amnesty… My policy hasn’t changed.” GOP strategist Ryan Gidursky had warned such compromises “will kill the party.”
Source: www.dailywire.com — https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-calls-out-first-invite-dems-sent-south-of-the-border-after-midterm-sweep