We need to make sure that law enforcement and NGOs are working hard, excuse me, hand in hand to hold perpetrators accountable. We have done a horrible job. The previous administration in particular, they misplaced by some estimates well over 400,000 unaccompanied children who were placed in the care of the Office of Refugee and Resettlement. They came across typically unaccompanied. They were placed in government care. But the government placed these children into situations and sponsorships without vetting the sponsors, without maintaining contact, without keeping track. (11:07–11:20)
CLAIM
Asserts that the previous administration misplaced over 400,000 unaccompanied children.
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