Debate prep between Biden and Trump, ISIS linked group smuggling migrants into the U.S., economists critique Trump's impact on the economy
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Biden aims for debate strategy focusing on Trump's past behaviors, while Trump highlights successful economic and immigration policies.
Concerns arise over ISIS-linked group smuggling 400 immigrants into the U.S., leading to heightened terror threat level.
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Presidential Debate Preparation Strategies
President Biden and Donald Trump are gearing up for their first debate, with Biden focusing on portraying himself as the adult in the room and drawing out the more aggressive side of Trump. Despite low voter approval ratings on various issues, Biden plans to steer the debate toward Trump's past behaviors rather than policy discussions. In contrast, Trump aims to highlight his successful economic and immigration policies, asking voters if they are better off than four years ago. Both candidates face high stakes and aim to sway undecided voters.
ISIS-Linked Immigration Smuggling Operation
An ISIS-linked smuggling group has facilitated the illegal entry of around 400 immigrants into the U.S., with some individuals associated with terrorism. Concerns have emerged over the DHS not locating about 50 of these individuals. Most of them entered through the southern border, highlighting issues with border security and the exploitation of lax policies by terror-connected groups. The FBI and ICE have made arrests of immigrants tied to terror groups, signaling a heightened threat level according to FBI Director Chris Ray.
Economic Concerns and Election Strategies
A group of 16 Nobel economists has raised concerns about potential inflation under a Trump second term, citing excessive government spending and deficits. The economists also criticize Trump's tax proposals despite his past success in increasing tax revenues after the 2017 tax reform. Trump's campaign focuses on highlighting his economic achievements and the negative impact of inflation on Biden's polling numbers. In response, the Biden camp attempts to deflect blame for inflation, emphasizing external factors over their economic policies.
President Biden and former President Trump face-off tonight, an ISIS linked group reportedly smuggled hundreds of illegal immigrants into the U.S., and several economists say Trump is worse for the economy than Biden. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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