Tom Homan: “Nearly nine out of 10 people who claim asylum at the border…”

“While people cheated the system, people in the country illegally cheated the millions of people. The Biden administration releasing the country claim asylum. Look at the immigration court data. Nearly nine out of 10 people who claim asylum at the border end up with an order of removal because they don't qualify for asylum. They cheated the system. They're not escaping fair and persecution because of race, religion, political affiliation. They're coming for a better life, and I get that.” (11:49–11:56)

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