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John Garamendi: “When President Trump diverts military resources to immigration enforcement, our armed forces suffer. Critical training…”

On the recordMay 27, 2026
When President Trump diverts military resources to immigration enforcement, our armed forces suffer. Critical training is delayed, flight hours are lost, and funds are pulled from military family housing and readiness priorities.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Discussing the impact of military resource diversion.

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