Trump vows death penalty for migrants who kill civilians, driving down energy prices during historic MSG rally

Former President Donald Trump took the stage at his historic rally at Madison Square Garden, where thousands of supporters from the deep-blue northeastern state cheered wildly as the 45th president railed against the Biden-Harris administration’s policies and vowed to “make America great again.”

Trump took the stage at Madison Square Garden to the packed stadium just after 7 p.m., where he focused his speech on spiraling immigration, inflation concerns and looking to the future with lower consumer costs and securing the border. The rally was first come, first served and sold out within hours of its announcement earlier this month. Madison Square Garden has a capacity of 19,500 people.

“I hereby call for the death penalty for any migrant who kills an American citizen or law enforcement officer,” Trump told the crowd as he spoke about the illegal immigration crisis since 2021.

“I will save every city and town that has been invaded and conquered, and we will put these cruel and bloodthirsty criminals in prison. I’m going to kick them out of our country as soon as possible. And for the removal of Tren de Aragua and other savage gangs like MS-13, which is equally brutal, I will invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798,” he said.

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Trump said Harris was behind “the most egregious betrayal” of any US leader over immigration policies under the Biden-Harris administration.

“Over the past four years, Kamala Harris has orchestrated the most egregious betrayal ever inflicted on our people by any leader in American history. She has violated her oath, eradicated our sovereign border and unleashed an army of migrant gangs waging a murderous war. campaign of violence and terror against our citizens,” he said.

The massive gathering, where according to Donald Trump Jr. nearly 200,000 people sought entry, included a handful of high-profile speakers ahead of Trump’s remarks, including a speech by former first lady Melania Trump.

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“Imagine a beautiful America where the seeds of security, prosperity and health are so, and once again, for the benefit of our families,” Melania Trump said before introducing her husband. “Let’s start together with a shared vision that builds on American greatness. Let’s seize this moment and create a country for tomorrow, the future we deserve. And now.”

Supporters of former President Donald Trump gathered outside Madison Square Garden. (Fox News Digital)

Trump’s speech included a focus on the economy and rising inflation and “bringing back the American dream,” including promising the public that he will cut their energy costs in half by January 2026 if he is elected.

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Former US First Lady Melania Trump arrives to speak at a rally for former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York, October 27, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP ) via Getty Images) (Getty Images)

“I will put an end to the green new scam. And we will cut your energy prices in half, by 50%, within a year from January 20. Does the fake news hear that?” he said, before referring the audience at the meeting to the “fake news media.”

Trump touted that if he wins the election next week, he will cut costs for consumers and end taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security benefits.

“We will beat inflation quickly and we will easily make America affordable again. We’re going to make it affordable. I will massively cut taxes for workers and small businesses, and we will have no tax on tips. No tax on overtime. And no tax on Social Security benefits for our seniors,” he said.

Trump added that under his leadership the Republican Party has become the “party of inclusion.”

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“Jews and Muslims and Catholics and evangelicals and Mormons and they are all joining our cause in great numbers, greater than anyone has ever seen in this country, greater than they have ever seen in any country,” he said .

“And we are a big, powerful party and they are losing it. They are really losing it. Together we will lift America to glory beyond your wildest dreams. It will happen soon, too.”

Other notable speakers at Trump’s rally included Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Hulk Hogan, technology billionaire Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, and Dr. Phil McGraw.

Kennedy, who ran for president as a Democrat before endorsing Trump in August, blasted the Democratic Party for turning into a party he no longer recognizes.

Trump supporters in MAGA hats outside Madison Square Garden. (Fox News Digital)

“The Democratic Party is the party of war. It is the party of the CIA. You had Kamala Harris give a speech at the Democratic Convention that was written by neoconservatives. It was combative. Fighting spirit. There was talk of domination of the world by the United States. States through our weapons of war. Today it is the party that wants to divide Americans. It is a party that dismantles women’s sports by allowing men to play women’s sports,” he said.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 27: Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks for Republican presidential candidate, Former US President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024 in New York City. Trump concluded his campaign weekend in New York with a guest list of speakers including his running mate Republican vice presidential nominee, U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-OH), Tesla CEO Elon Musk, UFC CEO Dana White and House Speaker Mike Johnson among others nine days before election day. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

“It’s the party of Wall Street. It’s the party of Bill Gates, who just gave $50 million to Harris. It is the party and the Harris campaign is very proud to have received the support of fifty former CIA agents and officers. And John Bolton and Dick Cheney.”

Musk wore his all-black “dark MAGA” hat to the meeting, which he called “dark gothic MAGA,” and promised to cut government spending if Trump secures the election and appoints Musk to the administration as “secretary of cost savings.”

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks during a rally for former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York, October 27, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images ) (Getty Images)

Trump had teased for months that he would hold a rally at Madison Square Garden and officially announced the event earlier in October.

“This is going to be an iconic, historic day, and you can see it’s already packed. I mean, it’s amazing. These tickets sold out in less than three hours. And it shows the enthusiasm, the momentum, the energy with which we are in this final chapter of an incredible campaign,” New York Rep. Elise Stefanik told Fox News Digital ahead of the meeting, saying New York is in play for the Trump campaign.

Fox Digital spoke to attendees gathered outside the arena who said they are “excited” to see Trump at home in New York City and that many New Yorkers are ready to pull the lever for the GOP ticket next week .

“Absolutely,” Westchester native Alexa Brink told Fox Digital when asked if other New Yorkers she knows will vote for Trump. “All day. Let’s go Trump!She added that she wasn’t sure Trump can win New York, “but we’ll try!”

Another rally-goer named Anas Shuaib said voters on Nov. 5 will tell Harris, “You’re fired.”

“I’m an Arab-American, Muslim-American, and I’m voting for Trump because just like Kamala kicked out that Muslim at the rally, Ahmed Ghanim, we’re going to kick her out of the White House. And when Trump becomes president, there will be peace, there will be prosperity, and America first… and no one else first,” he said.

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Trump said at the rally that he will achieve the “greatest victory in the history of our country” in November.

“We’re dealing with something much bigger than Joe or Kamala. And much more powerful than them, namely a huge, cruel, crooked, radical left machine that controls the current Democratic Party. They’re just ships. They are perfect ships because they will never make things difficult for them. They will do what they want. I know many of them. But they are smart and mean, and that’s what we did to beat them,” he said.

“We’re going to have the greatest victory in our country’s history on November 5, and it’s going to be the greatest victory in history. We’re going to make America great again.”

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