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Sen. Murphy Slams Trump's Immigration Tactics Before Midterms

1/26/2026

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Sen. Christopher Murphy (D-Conn.) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for deploying federal immigration personnel, saying it aims to influence the midterm elections.
He linked the Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti by a Customs and Border Protection agent to a broader strategy to undermine trust in state governments.
Murphy opposed funding the Department of Homeland Security without reforms, citing unacceptable practices, and called for accountability within DHS.

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Sen. Christopher Murphy (D-Conn.) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for deploying federal immigration personnel, saying it aims to influence the midterm elections.
He linked the Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti by a Customs and Border Protection agent to a broader strategy to undermine trust in state governments.
Murphy opposed funding the Department of Homeland Security without reforms, citing unacceptable practices, and called for accountability within DHS.