In a recent interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, former President Donald Trump stood by his controversial remarks about immigrants "poisoning the blood" of the United States. Despite comparisons being drawn to Adolf Hitler's rhetoric regarding Jewish people, Trump attributed his comments to his own ignorance of Hitler's hateful ideology.

During the interview, Trump made it clear that he did not consider himself knowledgeable about Hitler, stating, "I'm not a student of Hitler. I never read his works." He emphasized that Hitler's alleged remarks about blood were different from his interpretation.

When challenged further by Hewitt, Trump reiterated his belief that immigrants were "poisoning the blood" of American citizens. He labeled them as individuals originating from "mental institutions and insane asylums," adding that they were terrorists who posed a threat to the country.

Trump also expressed his concern about immigrant children attending U.S. schools without having learned English, reinforcing his claim that the influx of immigrants was "poisoning our country" and the "blood of our country."

Hewitt pointed out that Hitler had written about Jews poisoning German blood in his book, Mein Kampf. This comparison raised eyebrows, with critics arguing that Trump's rhetoric mirrored that of the infamous Nazi leader.

Trump vehemently denied any racist intent behind his "poisoning the blood" comments and asserted that he was performing well with Black and Hispanic voters. While New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman noted in her book Confidence Man that Trump had been given a copy of a book containing Hitler speeches, it remains unclear whether he ever read it.

Supporters of Trump have come to his defense, suggesting that his comments referred to the toll drugs from Latin America have taken on American lives.

The Democratic Party has seized upon Trump's rhetoric, accusing him of authoritarian tendencies akin to Hitler. In response, a White House spokesperson deemed Trump's comments "abhorrent" and "dangerous."

Throughout the interview, Trump used the phrase "poisoning" a total of eight times, demonstrating that he remains unapologetic and unreservedly stands by his choice of language.

In the closing moments of the interview, Hewitt offered Trump an opportunity to clarify his intentions behind the "poisoning the blood" remarks. Trump, however, responded bluntly, simply reiterating his earlier statement: "Exactly what I said."

The contentious nature of Trump's comments and his steadfast refusal to back down continues to fuel debate and draw scrutiny from both supporters and critics alike. As the political landscape evolves, the lasting impact of such rhetoric remains to be seen.