On the other hand, I have talked to some border chiefs and sheriffs repeatedly and they've been highlighting the danger of such with Cartels targeting teenagers and border communities through social media apps and recruiting them to participate in smuggling operations. And one of the bills I introduced with several colleagues here actually is the Combating Cartels on Social Media act which will help DHS counter this threat. (03:06–03:13)
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