Bowman Challenges Lawmaker's Border Expertise, Calling for Aid Over Defense Spending
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Rep. Bowman criticized Rep. Lawler for speaking like an expert on the border and West Bank without having visited either.
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Bowman said the border crisis was caused by Trump, not Biden, and migrants should be welcomed.
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Bowman said his district wants money moved from defense spending to domestic priorities like housing.
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Bowman asked if Lawler had visited the border or West Bank. When Lawler said no, Bowman shouted that Lawler was speaking like an expert without having gone.
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Bowman said the CBP told him 95% of people they detain are not criminals.