‘DIFFICULT TO SIT THROUGH’: Mike Johnson slams Biden’s ‘hyper-partisan’ SOTU

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8 Mar 202407:15

Summary

TLDRIn a heated political exchange, House Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes President Biden's border policies and the administration's handling of immigration. Johnson emphasizes the need for stronger border security measures and expresses concern over the humanitarian crisis at the border. He also discusses the lack of bipartisan cooperation in addressing the issue and the potential impact on the upcoming election. The conversation touches on the challenges faced by the current administration and the country's direction under Biden's leadership.

Takeaways

  • 🤝 Bipartisan senators presented a bill with tough border security reforms, but it faced criticism.
  • 🗣️ President Biden criticized by House Republicans for a partisan speech and handling of the border bill.
  • 🙅‍♂️ House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed difficulty in sitting through the speech, calling it hyper-partisan.
  • 🚫 Johnson emphasized that the bill did not solve the asylum and parole system issues, nor did it address the wall construction.
  • 🔄 The previous HR2 bill, which Johnson supported, contained provisions to fix asylum, parole, and border security issues.
  • 🗣️ Biden's State of the Union address highlighted the urgency of border reform and the need for immediate action.
  • 🚨 Johnson mentioned the human cost of border issues, citing crimes committed by illegal migrants.
  • 🛑 The Lakin Riley Act was passed, but faced opposition from Democrats, signaling a divide on immigration policy.
  • 📜 Johnson suggested that Biden has the authority to take executive action on border security but has been reluctant.
  • 🌐 The State of the Union speech was seen as a setup for the President's success, with low expectations.
  • 💔 Johnson expressed concern about the country's direction under Biden, citing economic and security issues.

Q & A

  • What was the bipartisan bill discussed in the transcript?

    -The bipartisan bill discussed was related to border security reforms, which some conservatives considered to be the toughest set of reforms ever seen.

  • Why did House Republicans boo during President Biden's speech?

    -House Republicans booed because they disagreed with the failed bipartisan border bill that was brought up, which they believed did not solve the border problem.

  • What were the key provisions in the HR2 bill mentioned by Mike Johnson?

    -The HR2 bill had five key provisions: fixing the asylum problem, addressing the broken parole system, re-instating re-rain in Mexico, ending catch and release, and continuing to build the wall.

  • What was the outcome of the Lakin Riley Act vote in the House?

    -The Lakin Riley Act passed in the House with 170 Democrats voting against it. The act would require ICE to detain and put on a path to deportation people who are dangerous.

  • What did Mike Johnson suggest as a solution to the border crisis?

    -Mike Johnson suggested that President Biden should use executive orders, specifically re-instating the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, which he believes could reduce the flow of illegal crossings by an estimated 70%.

  • What was the reaction to President Biden's State of the Union address?

    -The reaction was mixed, with some seeing it as a hyper-partisan attack speech and others as a necessary call to action. Mike Johnson, in particular, criticized it as weak and inappropriate.

  • What did President Biden say about the border situation in his speech?

    -President Biden mentioned that if the dynamic at the border changed, it would reduce the incentive for people to pay smugglers to get across the border, as they would expect to have a hearing within a reasonable time frame.

  • What was the context of the mention of 'Laken Riley' during the speech?

    -Laken Riley was mentioned in the context of discussing the humanitarian crisis and the dangers posed by illegal immigrants, including a violent rape of a 14-year-old girl by an illegal migrant.

  • What was the proposed action regarding the border that President Biden was reluctant to use?

    -President Biden was reluctant to use his executive authority to close the border entirely if he deemed it in the country's interest, as suggested by Mike Johnson.

  • What was the reaction to President Biden's mention of Israel and the port in Gaza?

    -The reaction was negative, with the speaker describing it as a 'bad look' and criticizing the lack of unity in the State of the Union address.

  • What were the economic concerns mentioned in the transcript?

    -The economic concerns mentioned included 17.9% inflation, the highest household debt of all time, and the average American household spending $11,400 more just to make ends meet.

Outlines

00:00

🤝 Bipartisan Border Security Bill Discussion

The conversation revolves around a bipartisan bill addressing border security reforms. The participants express differing views on the bill's effectiveness, with conservatives believing it was a good bill. The discussion touches on the need for compromise and the inclusion of House members in negotiations from the start. The bill in question, HR2, aimed to address asylum and parole issues, re-instate Mexico's role, end catch and release, and continue building the wall. The conversation also includes criticism of the President's speech, highlighting its partisan nature and the lack of truthful information.

05:00

📉 State of the Union and Political Strategy

The second paragraph discusses the President's State of the Union address, which is perceived as a setup for success with a low bar. The speaker criticizes the President's performance, citing a poll that suggests a majority of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. The conversation also addresses the President's upcoming visits to swing states, where he plans to highlight positive economic indicators such as job numbers, unemployment rates, and GDP growth. However, the speaker points out the current issues of high inflation, household debt, and increased spending by American households.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Bipartisan Bill

A legislative proposal that aims to gain support from both major political parties in the United States, indicating a potential for consensus on the issue. In the video, the bill is discussed as having tougher border security reforms, which is a contentious topic between the parties.

💡Border Security

Measures taken to protect a nation's borders against illegal activities such as smuggling, unauthorized entry, and potential threats. The video emphasizes the importance of border security as a key issue in the political debate.

💡Asylum

A form of protection granted to individuals who fear persecution in their home country. Asylum seekers must demonstrate a well-founded fear of being harmed due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

💡Parole System

A system that allows individuals to be released from detention under certain conditions, often while their immigration case is pending. In the context of immigration, it can refer to the release of non-citizens into the U.S. before their legal status is resolved.

💡Catch and Release

A policy where individuals caught entering a country illegally are released into the country while they await a court hearing or resolution of their immigration status. Critics argue it can lead to individuals disappearing before their cases are resolved.

💡Wall

A physical barrier constructed along a border to prevent unauthorized entry. In the U.S., it often refers to the proposed and existing barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.

💡Executive Orders

Official directives issued by the President of the United States that have the force of law. They are used to manage the operations of the federal government and implement laws passed by Congress.

💡Remain in Mexico

A policy that required asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases were being processed in U.S. courts. It was implemented by the Trump administration and later ended by the Biden administration.

💡Humanitarian Crisis

A situation that arises when people's basic rights to life, health, and well-being are severely compromised. It often involves large-scale displacement, disease, and a lack of access to essential services.

💡State of the Union

An annual address delivered by the President of the United States to a joint session of Congress. It typically outlines the administration's achievements and goals, and sets the legislative agenda for the coming year.

💡Inflation

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. High inflation can lead to a decrease in the standard of living as the cost of goods and services rises faster than wages.

Highlights

Bipartisan senators have come together to create a bill with the toughest set of border security reforms.

House Republicans express dissatisfaction with the failed bipartisan border bill.

House Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes the hyper-partisan speech and information he believes to be untrue.

Johnson emphasizes the need for House members to be involved in negotiations from the beginning.

The bill in question did not address the asylum problem, the broken parole system, or the catch and release policy.

President Biden's speech highlights the issue of smugglers and the time it takes for immigrants to have a hearing.

Marjorie Taylor Greene's confrontation with President Biden brings up the topic of Americans being killed by illegal immigrants.

The Lakin Riley Act was passed, but 170 Democrats voted against it, despite its aim to detain dangerous individuals.

Johnson suggests that President Biden has the authority to close the border entirely if he deems it in the country's interest.

The conversation about executive orders and their potential impact on border security is discussed.

Johnson questions why President Biden is reluctant to use executive action to address border issues.

The President's State of the Union address is criticized for being hyper-partisan and lacking unity.

The address is seen as a setup for success, with Democrats celebrating the President's performance.

Johnson expresses concern about the country's direction under President Biden's leadership.

The President's trip to swing states and his campaign message are mentioned, focusing on job numbers and economic indicators.

The conversation includes a critique of the President's approach to foreign policy, specifically regarding Israel and Gaza.

Transcripts

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AGO.

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>> Dana: ALEX, THANK YOU.

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>> IN NOVEMBER, THE GROUP OF

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BIPARTISAN SENATORS AND THE

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RESULT IS A BIPARTISAN BILL WITH

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A TOUGHER SET OF BORDER SECURITY

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REFORMS WE'VE EVER SEEN.

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YOU DON'T THINK SO?

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OH, YOU DON'T LIKE THAT BILL,

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HUH?

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CONSERVATIVES GOT TOGETHER AND

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SAID IT WAS A GOOD BILL.

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I'LL BE DARNED, THAT'S AMAZING.

00:33

>> Shannon: THE BOOS RAINING

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DOWN AND HOUSE REPUBLICANS

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GIVING BIDEN AN EARFUL BRINGING

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UP FAILED BIPARTISAN BORDER BILL

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LAST NIGHT.

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JOINING US IS THE FRONT ROW SEAT

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AND HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON.

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WELCOME.

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GOOD TO SEE YOU THIS MORNING.

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>> GOOD TO SEE YOU, I'M STILL

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SHAKING MY HEAD.

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>> Dana: YOU DIDN'T HAVE A

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POKER FACE LAST NIGHT.

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>> I'M NOT VERY GOOD AT IT.

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IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SIT THROUGH.

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IT WAS A HYPER-PARTISAN SPEECH

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THAT WAS FULL OF INFORMATION

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THAT EVERYONE IN THE ROOM KNEW

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WASN'T TRUE.

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>> Dana: WE KNEW HE WAS GOING

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TO POINT THE FINGER SAYING I

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ETHIC YOU HALFWAY AND THERE WAS

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A DEAL THAT PEOPLE RESPECT AND

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LOVE AND FOUGHT HARD FOR

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SOMETHING THAT BROUGHT

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COMPROMISE BUT THE PRESIDENT

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SAYS YOU GUYS ARE THE ONES THAT

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WALKED AWAY FROM THE TABLE.

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>> JAMES HAD A BETTER POKER FACE

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THAN I DID.

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THAT BILL DID NOT SOLVE THE

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PROBLEM.

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EVERYBODY KNOWS IT.

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WE PASSED HR2 NOW FAMOUS BILL

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TEN MONTHS AGO.

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IT HAD FIVE SEPARATE IMPORTANT

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PROVISIONS AND THEY ALL WORKED

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TOGETHER.

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YOU SACKMARY TO FIX THE ASYLUM

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PROBLEM, THE BROKEN PAROLE

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SYSTEM.

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RE-INSTATE RE-RAIN MANY MEXICO

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AND END CATCH AND RELEASE.

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THAT'S PUTTING ALL THE DANGEROUS

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PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES AND

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THEN REBUILD THE WALL, CONTINUE

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BUILDING THE WALL.

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THAT BILLED BILL DIDN'T DO IT

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AND THAT'S WHY IT NEVER PASSED

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THE SENATE AND NEVER SENT IT TO

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THE HOUSE AND COULDN'T GET TO

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THE SENATE EITHER AND EVERYBODY

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RECOGNIZE THAT HAD AND THEY

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SHOULD HAVE HAD OUR HOUSE

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MEMBERS IN THE NEGOTIATION FROM

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THE VERY BEGINNING ON THAT.

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I SAID THAT.

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WE COULD HAVE GOTTEN THERE.

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>> Shannon: THIS WAS PRESIDENT

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BIDEN LAST NIGHT ON THE BORDER

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BILL.

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>> LOOK, IF WE CHANGE THE

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DYNAMIC AT THE BORDER, PEOPLE

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PAY PEOPLE, PEOPLE PAY THESE

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SMUGGLERS $8,000 TO GET ACROSS

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THE BORDER BECAUSE THEY KNOW IF

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THEY GET BY, IF THEY GET BY AND

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LET INTO THE COUNTRY, IT'S 6-8

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YEARS BEFORE THEY HAVE A

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HEARING.

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FOLKS, I WOULD EXPECT TO SAY

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DEFENDING MY REPUBLICAN FRIENDS

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AND OWE IT TO THE AMERICAN

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PEOPLE GET THIS BILL DONE.

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WE NEED TO ACT NOW.

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>> Dana: I'M ASSUMING THERE'LL

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BE NO LEGISLATION BETWEEN NOW

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AND THE ELECTION.

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THERE WAS THE OTHER MOMENT WHERE

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MARJORIE TAYLOR GREEN, THE

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REPUBLICAN FROM GEORGIA, SHE

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GETS INTO A BACK AND FORTH WITH

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PRESIDENT BIDEN AND HE MENTIONS

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LAKEN RILEY'S NAME THOUGH HE

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MIS-PRONOUNS AND SAYS LINCOLN

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BUT THEN SAYS SOMETHING LIKE HOW

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MANY AMERICANS ARE BEING KILLED

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BY ILLEGALS?

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WHAT DO YOU THINK HE MEANT BY

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THAT?

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>> HE WENT OFF THE TELE PROMPTER

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I GUESS AND SAID THE OBVIOUS

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TRUTH AND WE'RE ASKING THE SAME

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QUESTION AND IT IS A SCOURGE

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ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

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THIS IS A HUMANITARIAN

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CATASTROPHE, NOT JUST BECAUSE OF

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THE PEOPLE THAT ARE BEING

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AFFECTED, THOSE BEING TRAFFICKED

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INTO THE COUNTRY.

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BUT NOW BECAUSE WE HAVE LAKEN

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RILEY-TYPE EVENTS ALL AROUND THE

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COUNTRY AND HAD ONE IN LOUISIANA

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TWO DAYS AFTER LAKEN'S BRUTAL

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MURDER, WE HAD A VIOLENT RAPE OF

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14-YEAR-OLD GIRL.

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>> Dana: BY A MIGRANT.

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>> BY ILLEGAL MIGRANT RELEASED

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INTO THE COUNTRY AND PEOPLE THEY

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KNOW ARE CRIMINALS.

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WE PASSED LAKEN RILEY ACT ON THE

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FLOOR A FEW HOURS BEFORE THE

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PRESIDENT DID THE STATE OF THE

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UNION.

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170 DEMOCRATS VOTED AGAINST IT.

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IT SIMPLY SAID THAT ICE WOULD

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HAVE TO DETAIN AND PUT ON A PATH

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TO DEPORTATION PEOPLE THAT ARE

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DANGEROUS.

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I CAN'T BELIEVE IT.

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>> Shannon: PUBLICLY AND

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PROVELY PUSHED THE PRESIDENT

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TOWARD EXECUTIVE ACTION AND

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THERE'S DEBATE ABOUT WHETHER

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IT'LL MAKE A SUBSTANTIVE CHASE

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AT THE BORDER AND YOU'VE SAID

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SOME OF THIS IS NOW GOING TO BE

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ELECTION YEAR HIGH JINX AND THAT

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KIND OF THING.

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FOLKS SAY YOU PUSHED HIM TO DO

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EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND WILL THEY

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OR WON'T THEY WORK?

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>> HE BETTER AND I HAVE THE

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AUTHORITY AND READ HIM THE ROBIN

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LOU VISIONS OF THE LAW AND BROAD

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AUTHORITY AND SECTION 2 DAOING

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OUT THE IMMIGRATION ACT SAYS THE

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PRESIDENT CAN CLOSE THE BORDER

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ENTIRELY IF HE DEEMS IT IN THE

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COUNTRY'S INTEREST.

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WHEN I TOLD HIM THAT, HE SAID

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THAT SEEMS LIKE THE BREAK THE

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GLASS OPTION.

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YES, IT IS, MR. PRESIDENT.

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IS 302,000 PEOPLE COMING ACROSS

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THE BORDER IN DECEMBER ALONE A

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BREAK THE GLASS MOMENT IN I

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THINK IT IS.

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WE HAD THAT CONVERSATION EARLY

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JANUARY PROBABLY.

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HE WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE IT.

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HE SAID HE DIDN'T HAVE THE

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AUTHORITY AND NOW SAYS HE'S

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RELUCTANT TO USE IT.

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IF HE'D DO ONE EXECUTIVE ORDER

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RE-INSTATE REMAIN IN MEXICO,

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BORDER PATROL AND PEOPLE IN

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CHARGE SAY IT'LL REDUCE THE FLOW

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BY 70%.

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ESTIMATED 70%.

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WHY WON'T YOU DO THAT?

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MEXICO DOESN'T WANT TO DO THAT.

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WITH RESPECT, ELEMENT, WE'RE THE

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UNITED STATES.

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THEY DID IT BEFORE.

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PRESIDENT TRUMP DID THAT.

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WHY CAN'T YOU DO THAT?

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CONDITIONS ARE DIFFERENT NOW.

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>> Dana: SO YOU'VE SEEN THE

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PRESIDENT BEHIND THE SCENES AND

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COMMUNICATION AND READ HIM THAT

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PORTION OF THE BILL AND THEN YOU

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SAW HIM LAST NIGHT AND DEMOCRATS

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THIS MORNING ARE HIGH FIVING

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EACH OTHER SAYING HE'S GOING TO

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MAKE IT AND FIGHT AND GOING TO

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GET US ALL THE WAY THROUGH AND

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TAKE IT TO HIM EVERY DAY.

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IT IS TO ME A STATE OF THE UNION

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FOR THE PRESIDENT SET UP FOR

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SUCCESS.

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IT'S A LOW BAR AND CLEAR IT HAD

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VERY HARD AND DEMOCRATS ARE

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GOING TODAY AND TALK ABOUT

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REPLACING CONVENTION GOING AWAY.

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>> I THINK ANYBODY CAN READ A

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TELE PROMPTER AND PROBABLY

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PRACTICED IT 100 TYPES BEFORE

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GOING TO THE FLOOR AND EVEN

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MUMBLED THROUGH PARTS AND

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SKIPPED PARTS OF IT.

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I THINK HE'S A VERY WEAK

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PRESIDENT, I THINK EVERYBODY IN

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AMERICA KNOWS IT, ABOUT 73% OF

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THE PEOPLE IN THE LATEST POLL OF

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AMERICANS THINK THE COUNTRY IS

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HEADED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION.

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THE STATE OF THE UNION IS IN

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DECLINE, VERY SADLY.

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PAINS US TO SAY SO BUT THE

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DECLINE OF THE ECONOMY AND

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SOVEREIGNTY OF THE OPEN BORDER

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AND SECURITY OF THE STREETS AND

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EVERY COUNTRY AND OF COURSE OUR

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STATURE ON THE WORLD STAGE.

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WE CANNOT HAVE FOUR MORE YEARS

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OF THIS.

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WE'LL LOSE THE REPUBLIC.

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>> Dana: WHAT DID YOU THINK

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ABOUT FUNDING AND GETTING TO

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ISRAEL AND THE PORT HE WANTS

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AMERICA TO BUILD IN GAZA?

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>> IT WAS SUCH A BAD LOOK.

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I MEAN, NORMALLY A STATE OF THE

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UNION HAS SOME SEGMENTS THAT ARE

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UNIFIED.

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WHERE EVERYONE CAN JOIN IN AND

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APPLAUD THE COUNTRY, APPLAUD

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AMERICA'S GREATNESS.

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NONE OF THAT LAST NIGHT.

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IT WAS A HYPER-PARTISAN ATTACK

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SPEECH.

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IT WAS A CAMPAIGN SPEECH, IT

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REALLY WAS.

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AND THE PRETTY VITRIOL ICK ONE

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AT THAT AND CALLING OUT

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PRESIDENT TRUMP ALMOST BY NAME

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AND PREDECESSOR HE SAID 13 TIMES

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AND SO OVER THE TOP AND SO

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INAPPROPRIATE.

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THAT'S NOT WHAT THE COUNTRY

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NEEDS.

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>> Shannon: HE HEADS OUT NOW

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TO A NUMBER OF SWING STATES AND

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TAKES THIS CAMPAIGN ON THE ROAD

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AND THEY'LL POINT TO THE JOBS

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NUMBER THIS IS MORNING AND SAY,

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LOOK, THIS IS GOOD.

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UNEMPLOYMENT IS DOWN AND GDP IS

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UP AND HANG WITH ME AND YOU'LL

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START FEELING IT IN YOUR OWN

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POCKETBOOK.

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>> 17.9% INFLATION AND HIGHEST

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HOUSEHOLD DEBT OF ALL TIME AND

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$11,400 AND AVERAGE AMOUNT THE

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AMERICAN HOUSEHOLD IS SPENDING

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MORE JUST TO MAKE AND IT

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Border SecurityBipartisanshipImmigration ReformPolitical DebateSenate NegotiationsAsylum SystemParole SystemCatch and ReleaseBorder WallExecutive OrdersHumanitarian CrisisElection RhetoricState of the UnionPartisanshipEconomic ConcernsInflationHousehold Debt
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