Donald Trump Launches New Wave of Comments! 2016 US Presidential Candidate Talks About 'Infectious Disease'
Donald Trump's latest statement against Mexican immigrants once again highlighted his belief that the U.S. needs a stronger border.
In his candidacy speech on June 16, the Republican presidential candidate referred to Mexican immigrants as drug dealers, rapists, and criminals. In an attempt to clarify himself, Trump claimed that his statements are "deliberately distorted by the media," CBC reported.
"Likewise, tremendous infectious disease is pouring across the border. The United States has become a dumping ground for Mexico and, in fact, for many other parts of the world." the 69-year-old business magnate remarked, as quoted by the news outlet.
Trump went on to justify his comment through the murder of Kate Steinle last week in San Francisco. She was allegedly shot by Mexican immigrant Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez, who had been deported many times, CNN noted.
Trump, however, said that the U.S. benefits from the "many fabulous people" coming in from Mexico, and these legal immigrants "are severely hurt" by those coming in illegally, CBC added.
"I am proud to say that I know many hard working Mexicans - many of them are working for and with me ... and, just like our country, my organization is better for it," the presidential hopeful explained, as reported by CBC. "I have great respect for Mexico and love their people and their peoples' great spirit. The problem is, however, that their leaders are far smarter, more cunning, and better negotiators than ours."
Trump, PGA of America Sever Ties
Joining the widespread backlash of Trump's remarks against Mexican immigrants are the PGA of America, which recently announced that it is moving the 2015 Grand Slam of Golf from the Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles scheduled on Oct. 19-21, ESPN reported.
According to both groups, the separation was mutually agreed upon, with Trump saying that he doesn't want the PGA of America to deal with the consequences of his remarks. He added that he has "great respect" for the sports organization, the news outlet noted.
The news comes after ESPN announced that it is transferring its ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic from Trump's course in LA to nearby Pelican Hill. NASCAR also said last week that it will not hold its season-ending awards ceremony at Trump National Doral near Miami. The separation from both groups was described by Trump as a "financial benefit," ESPN wrote.
Other organizations who have cut ties with Trump are Univision, NBCUniversal, Macy's, Televisa, and Ora TV. The countries of Panama, Mexico, El Salvador, and Costa Rica also announced that they would not participate in the Miss Universe pageant, which was owned by the business mogul.