Trump dismisses furor over conditions for migrants
By Brett Samuels - 07/03/19 04:11 PM EDT
President Trump on Wednesday came to the defense of border agents and scoffed at Democratic lawmakers' furor after an internal watchdog report found detained migrants are living in dismal conditions in federal detention facilities.
In a series of tweets, Trump credited Border Patrol with doing a "great job" and going "above and beyond." He blamed Democrats and existing immigration laws for ongoing issues at the border.
He further claimed that many immigrants detained in the overcrowded facilities are "living far better now than where they came from, and in far safer conditions."
"No matter how good things actually look, even if perfect, the Democrat visitors will act shocked & aghast at how terrible things are. Just Pols," Trump tweeted. "If they really want to fix them, change the Immigration Laws and Loopholes. So easy to do!"
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