presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a rally with supporters in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. Hillary Clinton has not campaigned in the state this year. Former President Bill Clinton appeared in Espanola, New Mexico earlier Tuesday. He said Texans and New Mexicans told him, “We want that, we need that.” The audience chanted back, “Build that wall.”ĭemocratic candidate, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders spoke in Santa Fe and Albuquerque on Friday. One of the biggest applause lines of the evening came when Trump reiterated his intention to build a wall on the US-Mexico border. John Sanchez, Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry, or the lone GOP member of the New Mexico Congressional delegation, Rep. Donald Trump takes aim at protester at a rally in Duluth, Minnesota, saying 'he's going home to his mom.' The president goes on to predict. We got to get her moving.” Martinez, who hasn’t endorsed Trump, didn’t attend the speech, nor did Lt. Crowds cheered when he said, “We’ve got to get your governor to do a better job. He cited a rise in unemployment in the state, an increase in the number on food stamps and a decrease in the median household income. Trump criticized New Mexico’s governor, Susana Martinez, a Republican Latino who has been mentioned as a possible vice presidential pick. Supporters hold signs for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump inside the New Mexico Trump rally on May 24, 2016. One, a young boy who appeared to elementary school age, was taunted by Trump who said, “How old is this kid? He’s still wearing diapers.” Others were mocked and told to “get out” and “go home to mommy.” There were multiple interruptions by protesters who were escorted out. Trump’s speech hit his frequent themes: criticisms of the Democratic party – “They’re in a mess,” of Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton – “I don’t know if Hillary will be allowed to run,” and of the media – “dishonest slime.” He promised as President he’d lower taxes, save Social Security and Medicare, and create jobs. The candidate acknowledged that New Mexico has leaned “a little on the Democratic side,” but vowed that would change this year. New Mexico has more Hispanics per capita than any other state. It was the GOP’s presumptive nominee’s first visit to the state, just two weeks before the primary. Young protester stands outside the rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday.
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