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Trump Moves to Make Private Prisons Great Again

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Trump was the last hope for private prisons that were in the process of being cut off from the federal government. Now he’s come through for them in a big way.

Betsy Swan
Betsy Swan 

Former Political Reporter

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Betsy Swan

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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