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J. D. Vance: “President Trump had [the southern border] under control.”

Featuring: J. D. Vance, Republican | Vice President of the United States | National

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'INCREDIBLE HONOR': JD Vance reacts to becoming Trump's VP pick

Published | Video Starts at 17:47

Yes, there is, Sean. First of all, we've got to stop the flow to begin with. Joe, Biden has thrown open the southern border. President Trump had [the southern border] under control. We've got to stop the flow to begin with. Now, what do you do with the 11 million people? I actually think it's probably more than 11 million people who are here right now. (17:47–19:35)

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Asserts that President Trump had control over the southern border.

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