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No, they agreed to take refugees. The U.S.–Australia deal was/is about refugees. wapo.st/2ks8guU Refugees ≠ "illegal immigrants"

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Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

Feb 2, 2017

Do you believe it? The Obama Administration agreed to take thousands of illegal immigrants from Australia. Why? I will study this dumb deal!

4:02 AM · Feb 2, 2017

President Trump again refers to refugees seeking asylum, in limbo in Australia, as “illegal immigrants” Refugees ≠ “illegal immigrants”

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Rex Alcairum

@CairoTiger

Feb 2, 2017

Wholly intentional. His base doesn't know or care about the difference, though.

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Bradd Jaffy

@BraddJaffy

Feb 2, 2017

—Iran wasn't on it's last legs —What does “on notice” entail? —Pulling's Cal's funds won't happen —They're refugees not “illegal immigrants”

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Schcooter

@Bring_it13

Feb 2, 2017

Are asylum seekers and refugees considered the same? Genuine question.

CORDENTHUSIAST

@cordenthusiast

Feb 2, 2017

Hi Brad, can you explain why Australia keeps them holed up on an offshore island if they weren't coming illegally?

Barbara

@smitty2_u

Feb 2, 2017

and it wasn't thousands. One thousand two hundred & only if they pass vetting

Sarah Bramblette, MSHL

Why can't people understand there are many levels/stages between illegal and citizen?

he's just going to start calling all the brown people that