Donald Trump: The Obama Administration Is Letting Illegals “Pour Into The Country So They Can Vote”

The Washington Post reports:

Donald Trump claimed Friday that the United States is allowing illegal immigrants to enter “so they can go and vote” in the election. But undocumented immigrants are not allowed to vote in U.S. elections. Only U.S. citizens can vote. To apply for citizenship, an individual must be a legal resident for at least three to five years and meet other requirements, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The Republican presidential nominee’s remark, which he made without presenting extensive evidence, came during a roundtable discussion on border security held on the 25th floor of Trump Tower.

Art Del Cueto, the national vice president of the National Border Patrol Council, the union that represents Border Patrol agents, told Trump that agents were given instructions not to deport illegal immigrants with criminal records. The Obama administration has focused on targeting illegal immigrants who have committed felonies for deportation. “Why?” asked Trump. “So they can go ahead and vote before the election,” Del Cueto responded. Trump replied: “Big statement, fellas.” He motioned to the small group of reporters who were covering the event. After some crosstalk, he continued: “You’re not going to write it. That’s huge. But they’re letting people pour into the country so they can go and vote.”

The Border Patrol Council endorsed Trump last month.