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Outgoing Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) on Friday released a 48-second video ripping President Trump's demand for a border wall.
O'Rourke's video, posted on Twitter, listed negative consequences from constructing a wall, asserting it would block access to the Rio Grande River, lead to land seizures through eminent domain, make land inaccessible between the Rio Grande and the wall and seal off wildlife corridors.
"The southern border already has over 600 miles of wall and fence. And since 2007, the undocumented population has grown more through visa overstays than unauthorized border crossings. We need realistic immigration reform, not a symbol of division," the video concludes.
O'Rourke emerged as a vocal critic to Trump during his Senate bid this year, even suggesting that he would vote to impeach the president if such a motion came to the House floor.
His insurgent campaign to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sparked speculation that the Texas Democrat could make for a potential 2020 challenger to Trump.
Link to tweet
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/orourke-rips-trumps-border-wall-in-video-a-symbol-of-division/ar-BBRxHI5?li=BBnb7Kz
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(14,574 posts)Excellent video. Thanks!