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Bernie Sanders Agrees with Trump on Border Security and Fentanyl Crackdown

Sen. Bernie Sanders acknowledges Trump's focus on fentanyl and border control but criticizes his deportation plans, advocating for comprehensive immigration reform.

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  1. Bernie Sanders Admits Trump Right About ‘Cracking Down’ at Border, Says Democrats Should’ve Done ‘Much Better’ Job Last 4 Years

    Although the border and illegal immigration were major factors in Trump defeating Biden, and despite what Sen. Sanders indicated on Sunday, Trump’s efforts to “crack down” have been met with enormous resistance among Democrats and in the press.

    Bernie Sanders Admits Trump Right About ‘Cracking Down’ at Border, Says Democrats Should’ve Done ‘Much Better’ Job Last 4 Years

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  2. Sen Bernie Sanders names 2 things Trump has done right

    Sanders' stance seems to be a departure from his 2020 presidential campaign platform, where he supported "breaking up" U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection and pausing deportations pending an audit.

    Sen Bernie Sanders names 2 things Trump has done right

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Updated: Mar 23rd, 2025, 7:57 PM ET

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In a recent interview, Sen. Bernie Sanders expressed agreement with President Trump on the need to strengthen border security and combat fentanyl trafficking. However, he opposed Trump’s mass deportation strategy, arguing it would be detrimental to the country. Sanders suggested that comprehensive immigration reform, including guest worker programs, is necessary, acknowledging that Democrats under Biden failed to address immigration effectively. His remarks signal a shift from previous positions during his presidential campaign, highlighting the complexities of America's immigration policy today.

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  • Senator Bernie Sanders agrees with President Trump on the need for stronger border security and cracking down on fentanyl.

  • Sanders emphasizes the importance of comprehensive immigration reform, stating that mass deportations would harm the country economically.

  • While acknowledging some of Trump's actions, Sanders maintains a critical stance on his broader immigration policies.

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