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Donald Trump: “The U.S. lacks the ability to absorb large numbers of migrants, and in particular, refugees, into its communities in a…”

On the recordMay 9, 2025
The U.S. lacks the ability to absorb large numbers of migrants, and in particular, refugees, into its communities in a manner that does not compromise the availability of resources for Americans, that protects their safety and security, and that ensures the appropriate assimilation of refugees.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump explains the rationale behind suspending refugee admissions.

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