At an event in Uniondale, New York, supporters of former President Donald Trump called for his reinstatement to office and decried illegal immigration and increasing crime statistics in their state.
In Long Island at the rally, located just outside of the Nassau Coliseum, attendees talked about how these issues would help determine their votes in November.
“The main issue for me is illegal immigration. I believe in immigration, but just not illegally,” Mary Beth O’Hare told Fox News Digital outside the Nassau Coliseum. “And I think our city in particular is being overrun with illegals, and we are eventually going to pay the price for that if we’re not already, and we see it in our own communities.
“And I also think it’s not fair to the migrants as well. I think they’re being told that they’re going to get something fantastic when they get here. And when you actually speak to them, you realize that they’re not happy either. So, all around, it’s just an unfair situation.
“I do think New York is in need of a revival. And, as a matter of fact, I just sold my home, and we’re thinking about leaving New York as well. And it’s because you just don’t feel safe and secure here,” O’Hare added. “And it’s just gotten so expensive that you can’t see your own family being able to create a family here and continue the legacy that you started.
“I think it’s time that we figure out why it is so expensive to live here and make it more affordable for younger people.”
“First and foremost is the open border. I’ve seen Manhattan especially overcome by the illegal immigrants that have been traveling through the night on large jets and landing in our cities. I really see it in New York. And it’s not good,” Amy Hesse told Fox News Digital. “Trump is a New Yorker. That is his home. And he will turn that city around and turn the state of New York around. Go Trump 2024.”
Esther Rivera, who held a “Latino’s For Trump” sign, said that her complaints were not about migrants but the illegal entry in which many are crossing the border. “Migrants are not a problem. The problem is illegal immigrants. Security wall simply means — come in. That is called knocking on the door first. Come through legally,” said Rivera.
As New Yorkers battle skyrocketing prices, safety concerns and what some consider a burgeoning migrant crisis, Trump’s supporters believe his leadership could be just the remedy their state needs.
