On Thursday, June 27, USA will witness a political event of historic proportions: the first presidential debate of 2024 between the current president Joe Biden and the former president Donald Trump.
This debate, which will be televised on CNN, promises to be a clash of ideas under strict rules, addressing a variety of issues crucial to the American electorate, with the immigration in the center of the stage.
From his campaigns to his public speeches, Biden and Trump They have held opposing positions on how to address immigration, an issue that not only defines their political agendas but has also deeply influenced the electorate and national policies.
This 90-minute debate, with two strategically placed commercial breaks, will be an opportunity for both contenders to outline their visions for the future of the United States, decisively influencing voters before the elections scheduled for November 5.
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The eyes of the American nation will be on this crucial meeting, which marks the beginning of a series of debates that will shape the American political landscape for months to come.
The broadcast will begin at 9 p.m. ET, offering viewers direct access to insights and strategies from Biden and Trump at a time of intense political polarization and electoral expectations.
Joe Biden and his proposals for immigration
Joe Biden has announced two fundamental measures in the field of immigration. The first measure seeks to restrict access to asylum for those who cross the southern border illegally, while the second aims to strengthen family reunification, allowing undocumented spouses and children of US citizens to apply for legal permanent residence.
Additionally, DACA recipients and Dreamers will continue to be supported by renewing their work permits.
These decisions could become critical points that DDonald Trump will use to attack Biden, given his persistent disagreement with current immigration policies.
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Donald Trump and his proposals for immigration
Donald Trump, In his recent statements, he has outlined a controversial vision for US immigration policy. USA. If he wins the 2024 presidential election, he has promised to carry out what he describes as “the largest mass deportation operation in the history of the United States,” with the goal of removing between 11 and 20 million people who have entered illegally entered the country during the mandate of Biden.
According to Trump, many of these people are currently in prisons or mental institutions, which would justify their harsh approach towards illegal immigration.
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However, trump It also proposes that foreigners who graduate from American universities automatically receive permanent residency.
These proposals reflect the duality in Trump’s policies on immigration, combining harsh law enforcement measures with initiatives that could attract highly trained foreign professionals to the country.
