President-elect Donald Trump denounced the New Orleans truck attack that left 10 people dead in the early hours of New Year’s Day as an “act of pure evil” — and implied the suspect had entered the US illegally.

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<figcaption>Ten people were killed and 35 injured after a driver in a pickup truck ran over revelers on New Year’s Day at around 3:15 a.m.</figcaption>

“When I said that the criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country, that statement was constantly refuted by Democrats and the Fake News Media, but it turned out to be true,” Trump, 78, posted on his Truth Social. “The crime rate in our country is at a level that nobody has ever seen before.”

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“Our hearts are with all of the innocent victims and their loved ones, including the brave officers of the New Orleans Police Department. The Trump Administration will fully support the City of New Orleans as they investigate and recover from this act of pure evil!” the incoming president vowed.

<em>This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.</em>

Trump said in his statement on the New Orleans attack that the criminals coming into the US are much worse than the ones already in the country.{ai:summary}<p>President-elect Donald Trump condemned the New Orleans truck attack that resulted in 10 deaths and 35 injuries, labeling it an "act of pure evil." He suggested the suspect may have entered the U.S. illegally, reiterating his stance on crime rates linked to illegal immigration.</p><p>Trump expressed condolences to the victims and pledged support for the New Orleans Police Department as the city investigates the incident. He criticized Democrats and the media for disputing his claims about crime rates. #crime</p>

Trump denounces New Orleans truck attack as ‘act of pure evil’ in New Orleans, implies suspect entered US illegally

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