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FACT CHECK: President Trump's Duluth Rally Claims

President Trump boasted of economic and foreign policy gains at a campaign rally in Duluth, Minnesota. Some of his claims don't match the facts.
President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at the Amsoil Arena on Wednesday in Duluth, Minnesota.

President Trump addressed a large and enthusiastic crowd of supporters from Minnesota's Iron Range in Duluth Wednesday. He touted the accomplishments of his first 17 months in office and called for the election of more Republicans in November's midterm elections.

Some of the president's comments were exaggerated, lacked context, or were downright false. Here's a roundup:

Immigration

"So the Democrats want open borders. Let everybody come in. Let everybody pour in. We don't care. Let them come in from the Middle East. Let them come in from all over the place. We don't care. We're not going to let it happen. And by the way, today I signed an executive order. We're going to keep families together, but the border is going to be just as tough as it's been."

On Wednesday, when the president reversed his policy of separating children and parents who cross the border illegally, Vice President Pence said, "We believe it's

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