He overstated the numbers on his immigration crackdown, and economists differ on tariffs. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-03-05 01:07:49">March 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM EST</time>

He overstated the numbers on his immigration crackdown, and economists differ on tariffs.{ai:summary}<p>The administration has exaggerated figures related to its immigration enforcement efforts, raising concerns about accuracy. Additionally, there is a divide among economists regarding the impact and effectiveness of tariffs. </p><p>#politics</p>

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