When discussing increased 'encounters' on the Northern Border, Republicans use percentages to exaggerate small numbers.
Bennie Thompson: “When discussing increased 'encounters' on the Northern Border, Republicans use percentages to exaggerate small numbers.”
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Thompson criticizes Republicans for misrepresenting border encounter statistics.
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