Arizona Gov. Ducey backs Trump on ‘short as possible’ Mexico border closure

Published April 3, 2019 8:24pm ET



Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey offered rare Republican support Wednesday for President Trump’s threat to close the Mexico border if Congress doesn’t pass comprehensive immigration reform.

“I think our trade with Mexico is extremely important, but border security comes first,” Ducey told reporters on the White House driveway after meeting with Trump.

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