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Ron Johnson: “I believe the Trump administration, under the leadership of…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Sen. Johnson on the Situation Room

Published | Video Starts at 09:56

Is that the case? Are all undocumented immigrants right now being categorized as criminals? And could be picked up and deported? No. I believe the Trump administration, under the leadership of Secretary Kelly now is again still prioritizing gang members, drug dealers, human traffickers, criminals. They are still prioritizing that, but they're just stepping up enforcement activity. I don't think the Obama administration did adequately enforce our immigration laws. This administration will. (09:56–10:07)

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Asserts that the Trump administration prioritizes enforcement against gang members, drug dealers, human traffickers, and criminals.

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