I think that it is just simply a question of maybe we should go the extra mile to ensure the people who receive the benefits that are owed to American citizens are actually American citizens.
JD Vance: “I think that it is just simply a question of maybe we should go the extra mile to ensure the people who receive the…”
On the recordMay 1, 2023
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Vance calls for verification to ensure benefits go to American citizens.
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