Former President Donald Trump, campaigning in Iowa, characterized the migrant surge as the “real” insurrection on the third anniversary of the Capitol attack. He emphasized the need for a strong border while not explicitly acknowledging the January 6 events. Trump continued to assert that countries are fueling the surge, despite no evidence supporting this claim. Meanwhile, he criticized opponents like Nikki Haley, framing her as a disloyal “globalist.” The remarks come ahead of the Iowa caucuses, where Trump seeks to solidify his position against rivals like Haley and Ron DeSantis.