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August 21, 2018

In Racist Comment, Trump Says Hispanic Border Agent "Speaks Perfect English"
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President Trump met with federal immigration agents at the White House
Tuesday, where he introduced a Hispanic Border Patrol agent by saying,
"He speaks perfect English."

President Trump: "Adrian, come here, I wanna ask you a question. So… how
did you–come here, you aren't nervous, are you? Speaks perfect
English."



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