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New DHS Boss Is the Guy Who Led Family Separations

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Trump wanted someone ‘tough’ to handle the border. Kevin McAleenan’s agents were the ones who took kids from parents. He even helped come up with the idea.

Justin Glawe

Published Apr. 8 2019 11:10PM EDT

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Justin Glawe

Justin Glawe

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