Former Democrat Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MN) appeared on MSNBC and made wild claims while arguing against President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure the border.
During a Thursday appearance on MSNBC’s “Deadline: White House,” McCaskill alleged that deportations threaten America’s “peace and prosperity.”
She also alleged that certain deportation methods could cripple higher education.
However, it was unclear why deporting criminals and violent gang members could be viewed as a threat to the United States.
Nevertheless, due to McCaskill making the salacious claims on MSNBC, she wasn’t asked for evidence or questioned about the remarks.
Over the weekend, Trump ramped up his administration’s crackdown on criminal illegal aliens.
The president invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against the bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
Suspected members of the violent gang are now subject to immediate arrest and deportation.
While discussing a New York Times report alleging that administration officials believe federal agents could enter suspected gang members’ homes without a warrant under the act, MSNBC’s Alicia Menendez questioned McCaskill on Trump’s use of power.
“Well, it’s going to be interesting to see how the American public, especially Republicans, who have been so worried,” McCaskill said.
“I mean, I’m in a state