I don't think most people have the full context for this and just think Trump was saying something even more batshit than usual, but still - actual people are being terrorized every day because of this shit

It's probably good that he fixated on the crazy false bullshit because lack of housing and robust infrastructure being blamed on immigrants (who are in a community legally and working in essential services) is not a rare argument and it resonates with many people who call themselves "left"

They are. Supposed “witty” racist jokes are still hate speech and a precursor for racial violence.