Kentucky’s Democratic governor refers to Trump’s anti-immigrant language as dangerous, dehumanizing

Published December 19, 2023 11:25 AM

By BRUCE SCHREINER
Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor says Republican Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant language is dangerous and dehumanizing. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear says the rhetoric makes it more difficult for Congress to reach a U.S. border security deal. Beshear’s reelection last month in solidly Republican Kentucky raised his national profile. In a Tuesday interview with The Associated Press, Beshear said a balanced approach is needed on immigration. He says it should protect the nation’s borders while recognizing the role legal immigration plays in meeting employment needs. Asked what a winning message could be for Democrats in 2024, Beshear said the focus should be on improving lives.

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