The incendiary claims about immigrants that Trump echoed to millions of Americans have turned a dangerous spotlight on those in the cities he keeps name-checking.
His rhetoric, which right-wing news sources and social media have greatly amplified, triggered alarm in places grappling with culture clashes.
Pierre's team, who usually kept the restaurant open late, decided to close before dark. "Everyone's scared," he said, keeping an eye on the glass entrance.
Trump's words don't reflect their reality, more than a dozen immigrants said in interviews this week.
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