Fact-Checking 5 of Trump’s Claims in Border Speech

Plus: Anti-Semitism Just Gained a New Foothold in Congress

Jan 09, 2019   Good morning from Washington, just hours since President Trump devoted his first prime-time address to a direct challenge of Democrats' opposition to building a wall at the southern border. We've got a report from Fred Lucas, who also fact-checks with Jarrett Stepman and Rachel del Guidice, and, on the podcast, insights from Heritage Foundation homeland security expert David Inserra. Plus: Joel Griffith on new anti-Israel voices in Congress, Adam Michel on a rising Democrat who is way wrong on raising taxes, and Dennis Prager on a bad opening move by Sen. Mitt Romney.     Analysis Fact-Checking 5 of Trump's Claims in Border Speech We dig into the data and research President Trump's claims about illegal immigration hurting blacks, heroin coming over Southern border, and the number of crimes committed by illegal immigrants. More News From Oval Office, Trump Says Border Wall Would Make Nation 'Safer Than Ever Before' "Some have suggested a barrier is immoral. Then why do wealthy politicians build walls, fences, and gates around their home?" says President Trump. More Commentary Anti-Semitism Just Gained a New Foothold in Congress How disappointing and appalling that a growing number of members of Congress join in the chorus of Israel's enemies under the guise of human rights concerns. More Commentary Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wants to Raise Taxes Drastically. Here's Why It Would Backfire. In the 1920s, tax rates were cut from 71 percent to 24 percent, and the economy grew by a massive 59 percent. More Analysis Podcast: Do Walls Work? Heritage Foundation analyst David Inserra discusses whether walls work, whether the current border situation is a terrorism risk, and the flow of drugs into the U.S. from other countries. More Commentary Mitt Romney Fails Again One character issue is lack of courage. In today's environment, it takes no courage to attack Trump, especially in The Washington Post. More Commentary A Glimmer of Hope in Black Education The most crucial input for a child's education cannot be provided by schools or politicians. More           The Daily Signal is brought to you by more than half a million members of The Heritage Foundation. Donate to The Daily Signal Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter How are we doing? We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at comments@dailysignal.com. The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) 546-2843     Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames@comcast.net. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.

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