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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Reann Philogene

White House attacks Independent reporter after being challenged over deportation criteria

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refused to answer a question about the criteria the administration is using to determine whether an immigrant is a member of the Tren de Argua gang and blamed media outlets for being sympathetic to deported migrants.

In a heated exchange on Monday afternoon, Leavitt pushed back on The Independent’s Andrew Feinberg when asking about the criteria – which was revealed in a court document.

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