Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Albuquerque on Thursday, claiming he had won New Mexico in two elections and will win again. He shared the stage with the candidate for the US Senate Nella Domenici (R) and candidate for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District Yvette Herrel (R).

The rally took place at CSI Aviation near the Albuquerque International Sunport. Event organizers were initially confronted complications with parking, but announced a new plan the day before the meeting, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican.

During the meeting, Trump focused on immigration and border security, especially in New Mexico. He described immigrants without permanent legal status as “murderers,” “drug addicts,” “drug dealers” and “gang members,” and reiterated his recent phone conversation for the death penalty for migrants who kill American citizens.

“One of the biggest reasons we’re going to win this state is because you have one of the worst border problems of any state in America, and I’m the only one who knows how to fix it,” Trump said. ‘I already fixed it. Four years ago you didn’t have a problem.”

Immigrants who do not have permanent legal status are arrested for committing crimes — including violent crimes — at a lower rate than U.S.-born citizens, according to the report. National Institute of Justice.

Trump also claimed he won New Mexico in the past two elections.

“We almost won it twice. Let me tell you, I believe we won it twice,” Trump said.

After the meeting, Steve Pearce, chairman of the Republican Party of New Mexico, told the Daily Lobo that Trump did not win and did not claim to have won the state twice.

“He said he came close twice. He didn’t say he won twice,” Pearce said. “I listened and worked with him.”

Trump lost New Mexico in 2020 by approx 100,000 votes and in 2016 with approx 65,000 votesaccording to the New Mexico Secretary of State website.

According to New Mexico, it has been Democratic since 2004 270 to winand it is not considered one swing state this election. Political candidates and pundits typically focus on swing states for their ability to influence voters and secure victories in the Electoral College, according to NPR.

“I’m here for one simple reason,” Trump said. “I really like you, and it’s good for my credentials with the Hispanic or Latino community.”