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Trump Clashes with CBS Reporter Over Afghan Refugee Vetting

11/29/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump confronted CBS News reporter Nancy Cordes at a press briefing about Afghan refugee vetting.
He accused the Biden administration of admitting unvetted individuals into the United States after the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.
Cordes cited a DOJ report confirming thorough vetting by the FBI and DHS.
Alejandro Mayorkas, former Homeland Security Secretary, stated 120,000 people were evacuated from Afghanistan and proper vetting was in place.

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U.S. President Donald Trump confronted CBS News reporter Nancy Cordes at a press briefing about Afghan refugee vetting.
He accused the Biden administration of admitting unvetted individuals into the United States after the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.
Cordes cited a DOJ report confirming thorough vetting by the FBI and DHS.
Alejandro Mayorkas, former Homeland Security Secretary, stated 120,000 people were evacuated from Afghanistan and proper vetting was in place.