Mike Johnson: “We went from 189,000 illegal border encounters in February…”

“It was the number one issue in the election. We're so grateful that President Trump was elected and leadership makes all the difference you saw that We went from 189,000 illegal border encounters in February of last year to less than 8,000 this year. The smallest number. I mean, we have total control of the border now under President Trump. And he has sent a very clear message to gang members and terrorists and illegals all around the world.” (07:11–07:21)

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