Pelosi Statement on President Trump’s Plan to Deploy National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico Border

Contact: Ashley Etienne/Henry Connelly, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President Trump announced his plan to deploy National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border:

"President Trump continues to use every cynical political trick in the book to ignite anti-immigrant fervor. His needless militarization of the border is motivated purely by political calculation, not our national security.

"Instead of squandering resources with this pointless policy, the President should get to work with the Congress to reach a permanent solution for our courageous Dreamers. Every day, these patriotic, determined young people live under a cloud of fear and uncertainty. A bipartisan DREAM Act could pass immediately, if brought to the Floor for a vote.

"Democrats stand for smart, strong border security that honors our oath to support and defend the Constitution, and protect the American people. We know that the American people deserve real leadership, not a President willing to abuse his role as Commander-in-Chief with an expensive political stunt."

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