Border officials arresting terror suspects is ‘rare,’ White House says

Published April 6, 2021 6:06pm ET



The White House is downplaying the national security implications of two suspected terrorists being arrested at the southern border as federal officials struggle with a surge in migrant crossings under President Joe Biden.

It is “uncommon” for border agents to apprehend known or suspected terrorists, White House press secretary Jen Psaki insisted Tuesday.

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