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Former President Donald Trump has once again sparked controversy with his renewed attacks on immigrants during campaign stops over the weekend. Trump's rhetoric has prompted opponents to draw comparisons between his words and those of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.

At a rally in Durham, New Hampshire, attended by thousands, Trump delivered a speech in which he referred to undocumented migrants as "poisoning the blood of our country," coming from various regions such as Africa and Asia. While some Republicans, like Trump ally Senator Lindsey Graham, dismissed the remark, Democrats were not the sole critics.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is running against Trump in the GOP presidential primary, described the rhetoric as a "tactical mistake" when pressed by reporters in Iowa. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie expressed a more pointed reaction, questioning Trump's fitness for the presidency.

The criticism extended beyond political opponents, with GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales, who has endorsed Trump, expressing his disagreement with the anti-immigrant rhetoric and emphasizing the importance of immigrants to the country. The use of the phrase "poisoning the blood" echoes Hitler's manifesto, "Mein Kampf," where he denounces the mixing of races and claims that German blood is being "poisoned" by Jews.

This is not the first time Trump has labeled the influx of migrants into the United States as "poisoning the blood of our country." In a September interview with The National Pulse, Trump expressed concerns about migrants coming from various backgrounds, including prisons, mental institutions, and even terrorists.

Trump's controversial rhetoric was not part of the prepared excerpts of his speech, raising questions about his campaign's intentions. CBS News has reached out to the Trump campaign for comment regarding the reaction to his remarks.

In previous speeches, Trump drew further historical comparisons by using language reminiscent of Hitler and fascist Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. He pledged to root out "communists, Marxists, fascists, and radical left thugs" and warned of a greater threat from within the country.

Looking ahead to a potential 2024 re-election, Trump has pledged to implement significant changes to U.S. immigration policy, including mass deportations, completing the U.S.-Mexico border wall, ending birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants, implementing ideological screening for entrants, and resurrecting the "Muslim ban."

During an event in Reno, Nevada, Trump reiterated these promises, vowing to mobilize "massive portions of law enforcement" to militarize the U.S.-Mexico border. It is worth noting that two of the three women Trump has been married to are immigrants who later became U.S. citizens, including former first lady Melania Trump, who recently participated in a naturalization ceremony.

Trump's campaign and supporters face growing scrutiny as his divisive rhetoric draws historical comparisons and raises concerns about the future direction of U.S. immigration policy. As the political landscape continues to unfold, the impact of Trump's words on his campaign and the nation remains to be seen.