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Donald Trump: “The border was a disaster.”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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Published October 2, 2026

Crime is down at the record levels. The border is secure. The border was a disaster. He stopped men from participating in women's sports. He's against the transgender mutilization of your children and lots of other things. So what, are you going to impeach him on the side goes, look, look, I don't know. (00:03–00:06)

STATEMENT

Asserts that the U.S. border was previously in a disastrous state.

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“Crime is down at the record levels.”
Asserts that crime rates are at record low levels.00:00-00:03
“We have the greatest numbers, economic numbers, $21 trillion being invested.”
Asserts that $21 trillion has been invested in the U.S. economy.00:59-01:04
“You're going to build the largest aluminum factory perhaps in the world.”
Asserts that a new aluminum factory being built will be the largest in the world.00:59-01:04
“The border is secure.”
Asserts that the U.S. border is currently secure.00:02-00:04
“We have the hottest country anywhere in the world.”
Asserts that the U.S. is currently the most economically vibrant country globally.00:59-01:02
“They rig elections in this country.”
Asserts that elections in the U.S. are manipulated or rigged.01:20-01:22
“Sleepy Joe Biden had a half a $trillion for four years.”
Asserts that Joe Biden had $500 billion over four years.01:26-01:28