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'A criminal is a criminal': DHS Secretary Mullin defends aggressive deportation efforts as some Republicans waver
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defends the Trump administration's aggressive deportation efforts after Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar posted a political ad saying some of the actions have "gone too far." Mullin tells Dana Bash, "What level of criminal activity are you willing to accept? We are tasked with enforcing the nation's laws."

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