Eleições nos EUA: republicanos projetam união do partido e atacam Biden por crise na fronteira

No segundo dia da Convenção Nacional Republicana, a presença de Nikki Haley e Ron DeSantis, rivais de Donald Trump nas prévias, buscou transmitir a mensagem de união após o atentado sofrido pelo ex-presidente. Haley, inicialmente vaiada e aplaudida ao subir ao palco, afirmou que Donald Trump conta com seu “total apoio”. Ela enfatizou a importância de unir o partido para salvar o país, direcionando seu discurso para aqueles que têm ressalvas sobre o líder republicano.

“Você não precisa concordar com Trump 100% do tempo para votar nele. Eu mesma nem sempre concordo, mas nós concordamos mais do que discordamos”, declarou Haley. Ela destacou a necessidade de manter a força e segurança do país, além de alertar sobre os riscos das liberdades sob uma administração democrata.

Enquanto buscava o voto dos republicanos moderados, Haley fez críticas contundentes a Trump durante as prévias do partido, mas agora defende seu apoio. Ron DeSantis, governador da Flórida, expressou preocupação com as capacidades de Joe Biden e afirmou que a presença de um líder forte na Casa Branca impediria ações como a invasão russa à Ucrânia.

A convenção republicana evidenciou o apoio de antigos rivais de Trump, como Ted Cruz, que condenou o atentado contra o ex-presidente e destacou a importância de apoiá-lo. O tema central da noite foi “Faça a América Segura de Novo”, abordando a questão da imigração, com acusações ao governo Biden por uma suposta “invasão” na fronteira sul dos EUA.

Os republicanos presentes na convenção criticaram a violência que atribuem à falta de controle na fronteira e demonstraram apoio incondicional a Trump, consolidando o domínio do trumpismo no partido.

Conclusão

Em resumo, a Convenção Nacional Republicana reafirmou o apoio e união em torno de Donald Trump, enquanto critica a administração de Joe Biden, especialmente no que diz respeito à segurança na fronteira dos Estados Unidos.

The Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake addressed the crowd, calling for a halt to the “Bidenvasion” and the construction of the border wall. The chants of “build the wall” rang out as she spoke about the challenges posed by the Democratic Party. She emphasized the need to secure the border, blaming Democrats for allowing cartels to operate freely and bringing deadly drugs into the country.

Accusing Democrats of turning the Grand Canyon State into the “fentanyl state,” Lake claimed that criminals and lethal drugs were entering the country under their watch, leading to tragic consequences for American children. However, statistics from the Drug Enforcement Administration suggest that the majority of illegal drugs enter the United States through legal points of entry, such as hidden in vehicles, airplanes, and buses.

Senator Rick Scott from Florida painted a bleak picture of what he described as the “nightmare” of another four years of Democratic rule. He expressed concerns about the influx of illegal immigrants and alleged that Mexican cartels were gaining ground due to lax border policies under Biden. Echoing unfounded claims made by Donald Trump, Republicans accused Democrats of voter fraud by allegedly allowing immigrants to vote.

The focus on immigration at the Republican Convention shifted from economic issues to border security, with speakers like Jim Banks, a congressman and Senate candidate from Indiana, vowing to enforce stricter immigration policies. He promised that those who arrived illegally during the Biden administration would be sent back to their home countries under Trump’s administration.

Criticism of President Joe Biden’s foreign policy decisions, particularly the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, featured prominently during the security-themed night. Jim Banks, a vocal critic, condemned the handling of the troop withdrawal, highlighting the tragic loss of 13 American soldiers during the chaotic exit from Afghanistan. He criticized Biden’s leadership, contrasting it with what he deemed as the strength displayed by former President Trump.

Veteran Sam Brown shared a harrowing personal account of being burned alive in a Taliban attack in Afghanistan. His poignant story underscored the human cost of war and emphasized the need for strong leadership to protect and support military personnel. Brown warned that under Biden’s leadership, more servicemen and women would pay the ultimate price.

With a focus on security and criticism of the Biden administration’s policies, the Republican Convention highlighted key issues surrounding border security and foreign policy. The passionate speeches and personal anecdotes aimed to rally support for the GOP platform and mobilize voters ahead of the upcoming elections.

*Source: Information sourced from Estadão Conteúdo
By Carolina Ferreira