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Donald Trump: “25 million people came into our country. Many of them were…”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the White House — 5/8/2026

Published | Video Starts at 05:06

I call them stupid borders by stupid people that put them there and the migrant criminals that let, they let them pour into our country. And bad things happened. Bad things happened. 25 million people came into our country. Many of them were criminals. Many of them were murderers. They allowed them in with their open border policy of stupidity. These incredibly brave and resilient women have turned terrible tragedy into unyielding resolve, becoming advocates so that their mothers do not have to endure the same heartache that they've felt all their lives. (05:06–05:13)

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Asserts that 25 million people entered the U.S., many of whom were criminals and murderers.

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