SUMMARY

In his speech accepting the nomination for president at the Republican National Convention (RNC), former President Donald Trump incorrectly claimed an invasion is taking place on the southern U.S. border and exaggerated his record in office on issues of immigration and trafficking.

Directions: In addition to watching the RNC highlights above, watch the clip on the border wall here (55-sec)and immigration here (6-min).

Read this Politifact story as a fact check to Trump's speech on these two issues.

News alternative: Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching. You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.

WARM-UP QUESTIONS

1. What were some of the highlights from the Republican National Convention?
2. What does Donald Trump say he will do if he were elected president again?
3. Who does Trump claim is to blame for an increase in illegal immigration? Where does Trump claim immigrants from other countries are coming from? (See clip here. Note: There is no evidence to back up this claim).
4. How does Trump say he plans to end the illegal immigration crisis?
5. When is the 2024 presidential election?

FOCUS QUESTIONS

What was your impression of the highlights video of the RNC? What stood out to you?

Why do you think Donald Trump refers to immigration at the southern border as "the greatest invasion in history"? Do you think that people migrating to the United States in large numbers hurts the country? Explain your response.

Media literacy: Have you seen reports on illegal immigration in other media? Why do think illegal immigration is such a controversial topic?

Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What would you want to learn more about?

FOR MORE

What students can do:

WATCH: Trump says his foreign policy will 'bring stability to the world'

What do you think about Trump's foreign policy? Do you think it can be effective in bringing "stability to the world"? Discuss the debate with a friend, classmate or neighbor. What conclusions do you draw?

To watch the whole speech, click here (1h:35m long)."

This post was written by Gianfranco Beran, a senior at Amherst College, and an intern with PBS NewsHour Classroom, and edited by NewsHour's Vic Pasquantonio.

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