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On the recordNovember 29, 2023
He has promised to strip immigrants, if elected again, of their benefits and work permits.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands

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Plaskett criticizes Trump's immigration policies and promises regarding immigrant rights.

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