Words have consequences. And the president's either off the cuff or certainly uninformed -- it is very, very daunting and disturbing to have a president giving an address about his plans for the border using, effectively, misinformation.
Reed emphasizes the importance of presidential words and their implications, particularly in the context of Trump's comments about military engagement at the border.
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