Lawmakers Spar in Heated Debate Over Border Security on CNN
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Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) got into a heated exchange on CNN over the border crisis.
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Lawler criticized Democrats for not securing the border or providing aid to Israel. Bowman shot back blaming Trump and Republicans for destroying the immigration system.
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Bowman touted visiting the border and speaking to CBP, while Lawler admitted he had not been there yet but still called it a "crisis."
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The two lawmakers loudly talked over each other about the border situation as the CNN host tried to regain control.
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The confrontation came during a broader discussion about immigration, the border, Israel, and actions by Democratic leadership like Sen. Schumer.