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Trump Expresses Preference for Immigrants from ‘Nice’ Countries at Fundraiser
Former President Donald J. Trump, speaking at a multimillion-dollar fund-raiser on Saturday night, expressed his desire for immigrants to come to the United States from what he deemed as “nice” countries, such as Denmark. The event took place at a lavish dinner at a mansion owned by billionaire financier John Paulson in Palm Beach, Florida, an exclusive island community. Wealthy donors in attendance contributed to the event, with claims that over $50 million was raised, although official verification is pending until campaign finance reports are released.
During his speech, Mr. Trump touched on familiar topics from his campaign speeches, including a discussion on immigration and the current situation at the Southern border. He spoke about migrants from countries he deemed as “disasters” and made references to previous controversial statements he had made about countries in Africa and Haiti during his presidency.
Mr. Trump also expressed concerns about migrants from Latin America, portraying them as dangerous individuals, even going as far as comparing them to notorious biker gang members. He made comments insinuating that undocumented immigrants were nearby, but assured his dinner guests that they were safe on the exclusive island of Palm Beach.
A Trump campaign official emphasized that the former president had discussed various topics during the event, including the border crisis and tax cuts enacted during his presidency. Mr. Trump also took jabs at President Biden, criticizing his decisions and even making a disparaging remark about the Resolute Desk, suggesting that it had been “soiled” by the current administration.
In an attempt to appeal to the wealthy donors present, Mr. Trump highlighted his administration’s tax cuts and regulatory measures that benefited them. He concluded his speech with a grim prediction about America’s future, stating that the upcoming election could be the last for the country, a theme that has been consistent in his campaign rhetoric.
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Protesters reach an agreement to dismantle encampment
Protesters at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have agreed to end their pro-Palestinian encampment following an agreement reached with the school, university officials announced on Sunday. The encampment, which had been in place for two weeks, will be dismantled by Tuesday, marking the end of what was believed to be the last standing encampment at a Wisconsin college.
University officials had allowed the encampment to remain on a patch of lawn between Mitchell Hall and a busy thoroughfare on the campus’s southern boundary, opting not to involve law enforcement. This approach differed from the response at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where police were called in to remove tents after negotiations fell through. Despite initial efforts to disband the encampment, Wisconsin-Madison eventually reached an agreement with protesters to voluntarily dismantle the camp prior to commencement ceremonies.
Chancellor Mark Mone of Wisconsin-Milwaukee stated last Wednesday that the university had exhibited “the widest possible amount of patience and restraint.” However, he also cautioned that patience was wearing thin and hinted at potential action by the school. Following discussions with the UWM Popular University for Palestine Coalition, the university agreed to advocate for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, condemn the destruction of schools and universities in Gaza by Israeli forces, and hold meetings with protest leaders regarding university investments.
Additionally, the university pledged to urge the Water Council, a Milwaukee organization of water technology companies, to sever connections with two Israeli government-owned entities, Mekorot and the Israel Innovation Authority. Chancellor Mone serves as the treasurer on the Water Council’s board of directors.
In return for these commitments, the protesters agreed to dismantle the encampment beginning on Sunday and completing the process by Tuesday. They also agreed not to disrupt the university’s commencement ceremonies scheduled for Sunday. In a statement, the protesters expressed their satisfaction with the agreement, stating, “After hard fought edits and careful consideration by the coalition, we determined we had obtained all possible benefits from the encampment.”
The resolution of the encampment at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee represents a successful outcome of negotiations between university officials and protesters. By reaching a compromise that addresses the concerns of both parties, a peaceful resolution has been achieved, allowing for the encampment to be taken down without incident.