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Trump Blames Domestic Terror Attacks on Immigrants with 'Bad Genetics'
Former president claims recent incidents in Michigan and New York City were carried out by people who 'shouldn't have been let in'.
Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:39pm
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In a radio interview, former President Donald Trump weighed in on recent domestic terror attacks, including a synagogue attack in Michigan and an IED placed at the mayor's home in New York City. Trump blamed the incidents on immigrants, claiming 'they come into the country, they sneak in' and that 'many of those people came from bad places' with 'something wrong' with their 'genetics'.
Why it matters
Trump's comments echo his past rhetoric scapegoating immigrants and promoting racist ideologies. His remarks risk further inflaming tensions and could embolden extremist groups, while distracting from the complex societal factors that contribute to domestic terrorism.
The details
During the interview, Trump criticized the perpetrators of the attacks as 'demented people' and 'sick people' who 'shouldn't have been let in' to the country. He claimed the U.S. had a 'solid border' that was '100%' secure for 9 months, but that many of the people who entered the country in the years prior to his presidency 'came from bad places' and had something 'wrong' with their 'genetics'.
- The interview took place on March 14, 2026.
The players
Donald Trump
The former president of the United States, known for his hardline anti-immigration rhetoric and policies.
Brian Kilmeade
The radio host who conducted the interview with Trump.
What they’re saying
“They come into the country, they sneak in. You know, we have a solid border now, we have a border that's 100%. Nine months, nobody coming in. But they came in and they came in a lot through Biden and they came in through other presidents, frankly, and it's a, it's a disgrace.”
— Donald Trump, Former President
“Very sad.”
— Donald Trump, Former President
What’s next
Trump's comments are likely to draw widespread condemnation from civil rights groups and political opponents, who may call for him to retract his statements and denounce the use of racist rhetoric.
The takeaway
Trump's scapegoating of immigrants and promotion of racist ideologies in the wake of domestic terror attacks is a concerning continuation of his divisive political tactics, which risk further inflaming tensions and distracting from the complex societal factors that contribute to such violence.
