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Karoline Leavitt: “The worst of the worst criminals in this country, both…”

Featuring: Karoline Leavitt, Republican | White House Press Secretary | National

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Karoline Leavitt Discusses President Trump's Policies and International Relations

Published | Video Starts at 40:16

So they're there to review the site today, and I'm sure you'll hear more from them on it later. And just to follow up, Libby, on who the president wants to see housed in Alcatraz, The worst of the worst criminals in this country, both American criminals who convict heinous crimes, but also illegal alien criminals before deportation as well [would be housed in Alcatraz]. Go ahead. The State Department yesterday urged the Chinese Communist Party to cease its campaign to eradicate Falun Gong, a peaceful spiritual practice. With the anniversary of this brutal persecution approaching. (40:16–40:33)

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