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In Racist Comment, Trump Says Hispanic Border Agent “Speaks Perfect English”

HeadlineAug 21, 2018

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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