Karoline Leavitt: “Paroled aliens were able to file for work authorization…”

“A significant number of these individuals are the worst of the worst criminals. Rapists, pedophiles, murderers, and even members of the terrorist watch list. Despite having no legal status, Paroled aliens were able to file for work authorization, receive Social Security numbers, and access other benefits like Medicaid. that are meant for Americans. Since I found many in this room to repeatedly deny the reality that Democrats gave Medicaid benefits to illegals, and they continue to seek to do just that.” (41:16–41:24)

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