VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-24
“President Trump has made clear that immigrants must be financially self-sufficient to protect these public benefits for American citizens.”
Tommy Pigott · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-24
Pigott defended the visa freeze policy as ensuring immigrants are financially self-sufficient.
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