The Harris-Walz campaign recently held a news conference in Florida, shedding light on the harrowing experiences of children who were forcibly separated from their parents under the Trump administration's immigration policies. The event took place ahead of former President Donald Trump's Univision town hall with Latino voters.
During the conference, several children shared their heartbreaking stories. Sixteen-year-old Billy recounted how he was flown to New York and introduced to a foster family, being told he would never see his father or family again. The trauma of being separated from his loved ones for 40 days left a lasting impact on him, with lingering fears of a similar situation happening again.
Thirteen-year-old Adriana tearfully recalled the moment she and her mother were separated, expressing the deep emotional pain of thinking they would never reunite.
In 2018, the Trump administration implemented a 'zero tolerance' policy that led to the criminal prosecution of adults crossing the border illegally. This resulted in adults being sent to jail while their children were placed in detention centers under the Department of Health and Human Services.
Kevin Munoz, the senior spokesperson for the Harris-Walz campaign, emphasized that Trump's supposed concern for families is far from genuine, pointing to the traumatic experiences shared by the children at the news conference. Munoz warned that if given another opportunity, Trump's policies could pose an even greater threat.
The campaign chose not to disclose the last names or countries of birth of the children to protect their privacy.
