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On the recordAugust 8, 2026
President Trump and his allies are trying to replace that open door with a velvet rope, welcoming only those who fit his vision of ‘desirable’ Americans: people who look and speak a certain way, or who can pay the right price.
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Ned Lamont
Democratic · Connecticut

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Statement on President Trump's executive orders

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