I don't understand why he is always bashed for his views. Seems like the main media outlets are doing everything possible to discredit Donald Trump. Not a single candidate is attacked so frequently. Maybe it's because he has his own opinion on things? Anyway, if you look at crime and immigration rates he is right. The majority of crimes are being performed by illegals and everyone understands that.
I think he stated it poorly, but his view is correct. I lived on that border for 17 years and I can tell you that it's an open freeway for crime be it drug runners, human trafficking, theft, murder...you name it. I have three children and all of them almost got kidnapped by illegals at least once and one of them twice. Now where he messed up was in his delivery. He didn't give equal emphasis to the people that come over simply because they want a better life. Let's be honest, if I was a Mexican I'd cross the border too. So, he is right, he just said it badly and the liberals pounced.