Group of migrants make way to U.S. before Tump takes office

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Summary

TLDREllison Barber reports on the migration situation where a caravan from Mexico is hurrying to the U.S. border before the Trump administration introduces stricter immigration measures. Migrants, fearing deportation and legal entry disruptions, such as the potential termination of the CBP One app, are anxious about their future. Despite not observing a current surge, U.S. authorities are on alert. President Trump's plans include the mass deportation of undocumented migrants and the threat of tariffs on Mexican imports, causing widespread concern among those trying to enter legally.

Takeaways

  • 🚷 Migrants rush to the U.S. border fearing tougher policies under Trump's administration.
  • 📱 Concerns over the potential termination of the CBP One app used for legal crossings.
  • 🚚 Trump threatens a 25% tariff on Mexican imports as part of his immigration strategy.
  • ❓ Uncertainty and anxiety grow among migrants about their future and ability to enter the U.S.
  • 🇻🇪 Venezuelan migrants express despair over returning to their home country.
  • 📉 The migrant caravan has halved in size since starting with nearly 3,000 people.
  • ⏳ Migrants feel time is running out before the new immigration policies take effect.
  • 📞 Former Mexican President had a call with Trump discussing future border issues.
  • 📈 U.S. DHS prepares for potential migrant increases despite no current surge.
  • 😟 Trump's vague comments on immigration policy lead to panic among those waiting to cross.

Timeline

  • 00:00:00 - 00:03:52

    A caravan of migrants from Mexico is rushing to the U.S. border ahead of the Trump administration's inauguration, fearing stricter immigration controls. Despite no current surge in crossings, U.S. border officials are advised to prepare. Trump pledges to deport undocumented migrants and impose tariffs, causing anxiety among migrants. The caravan, initially 3,000 strong, has halved, leaving migrants uncertain of their futures with Trump's presidency.

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Video Q&A

  • Why are migrants rushing to the U.S. border?

    Migrants are rushing to the U.S. border to cross before the Trump administration imposes new policies that may make crossing more difficult.

  • What is the CBP One app?

    The CBP One app is a program introduced to help migrants legally enter the United States through scheduled appointments.

  • What actions has Trump vowed to take regarding immigration?

    Trump has vowed to deport millions of undocumented migrants and threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican imports unless Mexico curbs immigration.

  • How are migrants reacting to Trump's immigration plans?

    Migrants are anxious and uncertain about their future, fearing that their plans might be disrupted under the new administration's policies.

  • What has Trump said about the CBP One app?

    Trump has suggested terminating the CBP One app which he refers to as a 'Kamala phone app for smuggling illegals.'

  • How have migrant numbers changed recently in the caravan?

    The migrant caravan, which began with around 3,000 people, has reduced to about half its original size.

  • What impression have Trump's promises made on migrants?

    Trump's promises have led to uncertainty and anxiety among migrants, many of whom fear that time is running out for them to enter the U.S.

  • What is the United States' response to potential migrant surges?

    The U.S. DHS is preparing its border patrol and ICE officials for a possible increase in crossings, though no surge has been observed yet.

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    PREPARING FOR A POSSIBLE UPTICK IN CROSSINGS. ELLISON BARBER HAS
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    IN CROSSINGS. ELLISON BARBER HAS THE DETAILS.
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    THE DETAILS. >> TONIGHT.
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    >> TONIGHT. >> HUNDREDS OF MILES SOUTH OF
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    >> HUNDREDS OF MILES SOUTH OF THE BORDER IN MEXICO, A CARAVAN
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    THE BORDER IN MEXICO, A CARAVAN OF MIGRANTS CHANTING WE ARE NOT
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    OF MIGRANTS CHANTING WE ARE NOT CRIMINALS IS RUSHING TO MAKE IT
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    CRIMINALS IS RUSHING TO MAKE IT TO THE U.
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    TO THE U. >> S. MEXICO BORDER BEFORE THE
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    >> S. MEXICO BORDER BEFORE THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS SWORN IN
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    TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS SWORN IN >> MANY CARRYING THEIR
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    >> MANY CARRYING THEIR BELONGINGS IN PLASTIC BAGS AND
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    BELONGINGS IN PLASTIC BAGS AND ON THEIR BACKS, AND ALREADY
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    ON THEIR BACKS, AND ALREADY STARTING TO VOICE THEIR FEARS
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    STARTING TO VOICE THEIR FEARS ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS
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    ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO CROSS INTO THE UNITED STATES COME
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    INTO THE UNITED STATES COME JANUARY.
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    JANUARY. >> MUCHO MAS COMPLICADO.
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    >> MUCHO MAS COMPLICADO. >> I THINK IT WILL BE MUCH MORE
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    >> I THINK IT WILL BE MUCH MORE COMPLICATED NOW, SAYS THIS MAN
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    COMPLICATED NOW, SAYS THIS MAN WHO IS TRAVELING FROM VENEZUELA.
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    WHO IS TRAVELING FROM VENEZUELA. >> NOW WE ARE THINKING ABOUT
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    >> NOW WE ARE THINKING ABOUT FINDING A WAY TO GET THROUGH
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    FINDING A WAY TO GET THROUGH BEFORE TRUMP TAKES THE
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    BEFORE TRUMP TAKES THE PRESIDENCY.
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    PRESIDENCY. >> DHS OFFICIALS TELLING NBC
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    >> DHS OFFICIALS TELLING NBC NEWS THAT THEY HAVE NOT YET SEEN
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    NEWS THAT THEY HAVE NOT YET SEEN A SURGE IN MIGRANTS HEADING TO
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    A SURGE IN MIGRANTS HEADING TO THE UNITED STATES, BUT THAT THEY
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    THE UNITED STATES, BUT THAT THEY WANT CBP AND ICE OFFICIALS TO BE
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    WANT CBP AND ICE OFFICIALS TO BE PREPARED.
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    PREPARED. >> ONE OF THE FIRST CALLS I'M
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    >> ONE OF THE FIRST CALLS I'M GOING TO MAKE IS TO MEXICO. YOU
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    GOING TO MAKE IS TO MEXICO. YOU STOP LETTING PEOPLE COME IN
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    STOP LETTING PEOPLE COME IN THROUGH OUR BORDER.
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    THROUGH OUR BORDER. >> TRUMP NOW VOWING TO DEPORT
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    >> TRUMP NOW VOWING TO DEPORT MILLIONS OF UNDOCUMENTED
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    MILLIONS OF UNDOCUMENTED MIGRANTS, SAYING HIS PLAN HAS,
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    MIGRANTS, SAYING HIS PLAN HAS, QUOTE, NO PRICE TAG.
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    QUOTE, NO PRICE TAG. >> HE'S ALSO THREATENING TO
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    >> HE'S ALSO THREATENING TO IMPOSE A TARIFF OF 25% ON
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    IMPOSE A TARIFF OF 25% ON MEXICAN IMPORTS UNLESS MEXICO'S
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    MEXICAN IMPORTS UNLESS MEXICO'S GOVERNMENT CURBS WHAT HE
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    GOVERNMENT CURBS WHAT HE DESCRIBES AS AN ONSLAUGHT OF
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    DESCRIBES AS AN ONSLAUGHT OF IMMIGRATION.
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    IMMIGRATION. >> THOSE PROMISES NOW CREATING
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    >> THOSE PROMISES NOW CREATING UNCERTAINTY AND ANXIETY AMONG
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    UNCERTAINTY AND ANXIETY AMONG MIGRANTS, MAKING THE TAXING
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    MIGRANTS, MAKING THE TAXING JOURNEY. THIS CARAVAN, WHICH SET
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    JOURNEY. THIS CARAVAN, WHICH SET OFF WITH NEARLY 3000 PEOPLE ON
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    OFF WITH NEARLY 3000 PEOPLE ON ELECTION DAY, HAS DWINDLED TO
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    ELECTION DAY, HAS DWINDLED TO JUST ABOUT HALF OF ITS ORIGINAL
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    JUST ABOUT HALF OF ITS ORIGINAL SIZE, ACCORDING TO REUTERS.
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    SIZE, ACCORDING TO REUTERS. >> LA VOLUNTAD DE DIOS.
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    >> LA VOLUNTAD DE DIOS. >> THIS MAN FROM VENEZUELA
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    >> THIS MAN FROM VENEZUELA SAYING NOW THAT TRUMP HAS WON,
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    SAYING NOW THAT TRUMP HAS WON, HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
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    HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. >> BUT RETURNING TO VENEZUELA
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    >> BUT RETURNING TO VENEZUELA FOR HIM IS LIKE BEING SHOT IN
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    FOR HIM IS LIKE BEING SHOT IN THE HEAD. MIGRANTS IN MEXICAN
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    THE HEAD. MIGRANTS IN MEXICAN BORDER CITIES WAITING FOR LEGAL
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    BORDER CITIES WAITING FOR LEGAL ENTRY THROUGH THE CBP ONE
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    ENTRY THROUGH THE CBP ONE PROGRAM NOW ALSO WORRIED THEIR
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    PROGRAM NOW ALSO WORRIED THEIR PLANS MIGHT BE UPENDED.
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    PLANS MIGHT BE UPENDED. >> PAISAJE CON NOSOTROS Y.
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    >> PAISAJE CON NOSOTROS Y. >> SOME, LIKE THIS WOMAN, ARE
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    >> SOME, LIKE THIS WOMAN, ARE ANXIOUS THAT THE APPOINTMENTS
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    ANXIOUS THAT THE APPOINTMENTS THEY'VE WAITED MONTHS FOR.
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    THEY'VE WAITED MONTHS FOR. >> UNDER THE CBP, ONE PROGRAM
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    >> UNDER THE CBP, ONE PROGRAM COULD BE CANCELED.
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    COULD BE CANCELED. >> EL INICIO LA CONVERSATION
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    >> EL INICIO LA CONVERSATION SOLICITANDO.
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    SOLICITANDO. >> ON FRIDAY, MEXICAN PRESIDENT
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    >> ON FRIDAY, MEXICAN PRESIDENT CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM SAYING SHE HAD
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    CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM SAYING SHE HAD A QUOTE, VERY FRIENDLY PHONE
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    A QUOTE, VERY FRIENDLY PHONE CALL WITH TRUMP IN WHICH THEY
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    CALL WITH TRUMP IN WHICH THEY CONGRATULATED EACH OTHER'S
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    CONGRATULATED EACH OTHER'S PRESIDENTIAL WINS AND SAID THERE
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    PRESIDENTIAL WINS AND SAID THERE WILL BE TIME IN THE FUTURE TO
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    WILL BE TIME IN THE FUTURE TO DISCUSS THE BORDER ISSUE TIME
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    DISCUSS THE BORDER ISSUE TIME THAT MANY MIGRANTS NOW FEAR IS
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    THAT MANY MIGRANTS NOW FEAR IS RUNNING OUT FOR THEM.
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    RUNNING OUT FOR THEM. >> OKAY, ALLISON BARBER JOINS US
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    >> OKAY, ALLISON BARBER JOINS US NOW IN STUDIO. SO, ALLISON,
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    NOW IN STUDIO. SO, ALLISON, GOING BACK TO THAT CBP, ONE APP
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    GOING BACK TO THAT CBP, ONE APP THAT YOU MENTIONED, THIS IS
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    THAT YOU MENTIONED, THIS IS SOMETHING THE BIDEN
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    SOMETHING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION SET UP. HAS THE
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    ADMINISTRATION SET UP. HAS THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OR THE
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    TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OR THE TRUMP TEAM SAID ANYTHING YET
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    TRUMP TEAM SAID ANYTHING YET ABOUT WHAT THEY'RE GOING TO DO
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    ABOUT WHAT THEY'RE GOING TO DO WITH THAT?
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    WITH THAT? >> SO IT'S INTERESTING BECAUSE
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    >> SO IT'S INTERESTING BECAUSE THEY OBVIOUSLY SPEND SO MUCH
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    THEY OBVIOUSLY SPEND SO MUCH TIME TALKING ABOUT THEIR PLANS
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    TIME TALKING ABOUT THEIR PLANS AS IT RELATES TO THE US-MEXICO
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    AS IT RELATES TO THE US-MEXICO BORDER.
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    BORDER. >> BUT IN TERMS OF COMMENTS
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    >> BUT IN TERMS OF COMMENTS ABOUT CBP, ONE IN PARTICULAR
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    ABOUT CBP, ONE IN PARTICULAR REALLY NOT A LOT OF DETAILED
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    REALLY NOT A LOT OF DETAILED COMMENTS FROM DONALD TRUMP
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    COMMENTS FROM DONALD TRUMP HIMSELF. HOWEVER, BACK IN
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    HIMSELF. HOWEVER, BACK IN MID-SEPTEMBER, WE DID FIND WHERE
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    MID-SEPTEMBER, WE DID FIND WHERE HE MENTIONED CBP ONE IN A POST
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    HE MENTIONED CBP ONE IN A POST ON X AND TRUTH SOCIAL, HE SAID
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    ON X AND TRUTH SOCIAL, HE SAID IN PART, THIS QUOTE, WE WILL
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    IN PART, THIS QUOTE, WE WILL STOP ALL MIGRANT FLIGHTS END,
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    STOP ALL MIGRANT FLIGHTS END, ALL ILLEGAL ENTRIES, TERMINATE
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    ALL ILLEGAL ENTRIES, TERMINATE THE KAMALA PHONE APP FOR
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    THE KAMALA PHONE APP FOR SMUGGLING ILLEGALS, PUT IN
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    SMUGGLING ILLEGALS, PUT IN PARENTHESES THERE CBP ONE APP.
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    PARENTHESES THERE CBP ONE APP. AND THEN HE WENT ON TO LIST A
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    AND THEN HE WENT ON TO LIST A COUPLE OF OTHER THINGS. SO HE
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    COUPLE OF OTHER THINGS. SO HE TALKED.
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    TALKED. >> THAT COULD BE KIND OF CHAOTIC
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    >> THAT COULD BE KIND OF CHAOTIC BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE IN THE QUEUE
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    BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE IN THE QUEUE ALREADY AND SOME PEOPLE ARE IN
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    ALREADY AND SOME PEOPLE ARE IN THE QUEUE.
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    THE QUEUE. >> AND WHAT HE HASN'T SAID,
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    >> AND WHAT HE HASN'T SAID, WHICH IS WHAT'S MAKING SO MANY
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    WHICH IS WHAT'S MAKING SO MANY PEOPLE PANIC. HE'S MADE THIS
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    PEOPLE PANIC. HE'S MADE THIS COMMENT SAYING, I WOULD
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    COMMENT SAYING, I WOULD TERMINATE THAT APP, BUT HASN'T
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    TERMINATE THAT APP, BUT HASN'T SAID WHEN THAT WOULD HAPPEN,
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    SAID WHEN THAT WOULD HAPPEN, HASN'T SAID HOW OR HOW IT WOULD
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    HASN'T SAID HOW OR HOW IT WOULD FIT INTO HIS BROADER IMMIGRATION
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    FIT INTO HIS BROADER IMMIGRATION POLICIES MOVING FORWARD. AND
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    POLICIES MOVING FORWARD. AND THAT'S PART OF WHY SO MANY
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    THAT'S PART OF WHY SO MANY PEOPLE ARE LIKE, WE DON'T KNOW
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    PEOPLE ARE LIKE, WE DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT. B
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    WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT. B YOU SAID YOU MIGHT GET RID OF
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    YOU SAID YOU MIGHT GET RID OF THIS EVEN IF IT WAS IN THAT ONE
Tags
  • Migrants
  • U.S.-Mexico Border
  • Trump Administration
  • Immigration Policy
  • CBP One App
  • Deportation
  • Tariffs
  • Venezuelan Migrants
  • DHS Preparations
  • Anxiety among Migrants