We had a brand new screening process that was faster, and they would be deported. The very first person every day is arrested, quickly screened and deported. But If we got to 5000 people a day and the cartels are overwhelming the system, then you're arrested and deported. There is no screening. So the 5000 was the break glass moment. Interestingly enough, it's what the administration fought the most against, because they said, that's not right. No one gets screened. (05:19–05:27)
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