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Tom McClintock: “President Trump proved that using the existing law he could secure the border. The laws did not change on January 20…”

On the recordOctober 23, 2024
President Trump proved that using the existing law he could secure the border. The laws did not change on January 20, 2021. The Presidency changed.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock argues that border security effectiveness depends on presidential actions, not laws.

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