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Trump demonstrates how detained migrants can evade alligators

Trump suggests teaching migrants how to run away from alligators
  • Donald Trump suggested teaching migrants how to evade alligators during a tour of a new detention center in Florida.
  • The facility, known as "Alligator Alcaratz," is located in the remote Florida Everglades, an area populated by alligators.
  • Trump's comments were made in response to a question about the dangers of escaping the camp – specifically the dangers posed by snakes and alligators.
  • He demonstrated a zigzag running technique with his hand, claiming it would slightly increase chances of survival against an alligator.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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