Former President Donald Trump made headlines once again as he addressed donors at a high-dollar fundraiser in Palm Beach, Florida, over the weekend. During the event, Trump expressed his desire for immigrants from "nice" countries, using Denmark as an example, to come to the United States. He also pledged to extend his controversial tax cuts for wealthy Americans if reelected.

The New York Times first reported Trump's remarks, in which he seemed to defend his previously controversial statement referring to certain nations as "shithole countries." Trump clarified that his intention was to allow people from "nice countries" such as Denmark, Switzerland, and Norway to immigrate to the US. He questioned whether immigrants from these nations were currently entering the country.

These comments align with Trump's long-standing anti-immigration rhetoric, which has been a prominent aspect of his political platform as he seeks a second term, following his defeat in the 2020 election. He also criticized migrants entering the US through the southern border with Mexico, claiming that people were coming in "from prisons and jails."

The Trump campaign claimed to have raised over $50 million at the fundraiser. However, the official figure will not be disclosed publicly in campaign finance reports for some time. The event was held at a mansion owned by a billionaire financier, reflecting the support Trump maintains among affluent donors.

In addition to immigration, Trump discussed his signature 2017 tax cuts, which disproportionately benefited wealthy Americans and corporations. Many of these provisions are set to expire in 2025, including a contentious deduction for pass-through businesses. Nevertheless, Trump assured his supporters that he intends to expand these tax benefits for the affluent if he is elected for a second term.

According to an official statement released after the event, Trump emphasized the need to secure the White House in order to address key issues, such as energy production, border security, inflation reduction, extending the Trump Tax Cuts, eliminating President Joe Biden's electric vehicle mandate, protecting Israel, and avoiding global conflicts.

The Biden campaign swiftly condemned Trump's remarks, accusing him of promising tax cuts to "rich friends" behind closed doors. The pushback highlights the political divide and differing approaches to tax policy between the two administrations.

Meanwhile, Trump's impressive fundraising numbers come as he works to narrow the fundraising gap between himself and President Biden. In March alone, Trump raised more than $90 million, leaving him with $192 million in the bank, exceeding his predecessor's fundraising abilities. It is worth noting that Trump has been directing some of these funds to a political action committee (PAC), primarily used to cover his legal expenses.

As the 2022 midterm election nears, Trump's inflammatory remarks, aggressive immigration stance, and emphasis on tax cuts for the wealthy continue to shape his political narrative and fuel public debate.