In his nearly two-hour speech in Pittsburgh tonight, Trump again portrayed migrants as savage criminals, stating that he would want to see Penn State wrestlers and UFC champions fight newcomers to the United States.
“Ah, those Penn State guys, I wanted them to wrestle those migrants,” Trump joked of meeting the squad during a recent campaign rally.
He then switched to the UFC, claiming he recently instructed the company’s CEO, Dana White, “Dana, you got to set up your league of champions — unbelievable, best fighters in the world — and a migrant.”
Trump then returned to the Penn State wrestlers, stating, “I tell you, I felt extremely comfortable with those enormous Penn State wrestlers. … I told them, “Fellas, you may be the only guys in the country who can beat the hell out of the migrants.”
That is true. They’re the only ones who can defeat the migrants in the struggle. These are tough individuals. These persons have spent time in jail. They are killers. They are murderers. “The level of viciousness is unparalleled.”
Trump finished his remarks shortly before 9:30 p.m. ET and is running far behind time for his final event of the night in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
His closing statement to supporters in Pittsburgh: “The only way we can blow it is if you blow it.” I have given you the ball. I mean, you need to go vote.”
Reference: Trump, in Pittsburgh, says he wants a UFC fight against migrants