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John Thune: “The United Nations named the U.S. Mexico border the…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Thune: Democrats Continue Following Biden's Failed Border Blueprint

Published | Video Starts at 02:36

Numerous cities, including many blue cities far from the border, like Denver, Chicago, Boston, were overwhelmed with the influx of migrants. Amid the surge of illegal immigration, The United Nations named the U.S. Mexico border the deadliest part, border crossing in the world. as hundreds of immigrants died making the journey through the desert and across the Rio grande. Meanwhile, the cartels got rich. (02:36–02:45)

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Asserts the U.S.-Mexico border was named the deadliest border crossing by the UN.

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