President Trump took the stage in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Wednesday, delivering a rally that combined hardline immigration promises with a celebration of young Americans and a surprise appearance by the Winthrop University men's golf team.
Worst of the Worst Arrested
The White House used the occasion to publicize recent immigration enforcement actions in the state. A series of posts on X, accompanied by images labeled 'WORST OF THE WORST ARRESTED IN SOUTH CAROLINA,' touted arrests of criminal aliens. The White House stated: 'Democrats allowed millions of illegal aliens, including murderers, pedophiles, gang members, & suspected terrorists, to pour into America.' It added: 'On day one, President Trump secured the border & stopped the invasion.'
The rally served as a platform to connect those enforcement actions to the administration's broader legislative agenda.
Legislative Push: No Invasion Act, Voter ID, and More
Trump laid out a series of proposed laws, including the 'No Invasion of Our Country Act,' which he said would prohibit any future president from opening the borders to illegal immigrants. He also called for a ban on sanctuary cities and the death penalty for large-scale drug dealers, human traffickers, and anyone who kills a police officer or law enforcement member.
'We will pass voter identification, proof of citizenship, and the Save America Act to defend our sacred American election,' Trump said. He added: 'We will enshrine in permanent law no men in women's sports and no trans-gender mobilization of your children.'
The president credited Vice President J.D. Vance with leading the fight against corruption and fraud, saying, 'We will win the war on corruption and fraud, led by our great vice president, J.D. Vance, doing a good job.'
'This Is the Future'—Trump Honors College Golfers
In a lighter moment, Trump called members of the Winthrop University men's golf team onto the stage, praising them as 'central casting' and 'the future of America.' He recounted seeing them interviewed before the rally and being impressed by their demeanor.
'I said these guys look at them, the future of America, handsome, beautiful guys, they were so into whatever president Trump wants,' Trump said. 'This is the future, this is the future. So go out, win the national championship, fellas.'
The president ended the rally with his signature dance to the Village People's 'YMCA,' thanking the crowd: 'Thank you, South Carolina!'
