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Rand Paul: Deporting Violent Immigrants Aligns with Public Opinion

2/12/2026

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Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) argued in Minneapolis that policies blocking deportation of illegal immigrants, including those with serious charges, are problematic.
Katie Couric, the podcast host, questioned whether the claim that less than 14% of arrested immigrants have violent crime convictions is significant.
Paul said public opinion likely favors deporting violent offenders.
Commentators such as Joe Rogan noted that even a small percentage of a large group can represent criminals.

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Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) argued in Minneapolis that policies blocking deportation of illegal immigrants, including those with serious charges, are problematic.
Katie Couric, the podcast host, questioned whether the claim that less than 14% of arrested immigrants have violent crime convictions is significant.
Paul said public opinion likely favors deporting violent offenders.
Commentators such as Joe Rogan noted that even a small percentage of a large group can represent criminals.