House Republican defends Trump birthright citizenship orders, calls out 'abuse of our laws'

Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) joins Meet the Press NOW after President Trump signs executive orders aimed at curbing birthright citizenship, despite a Supreme Court ruling striking down the president's earlier effort. Barrett also discusses his run for re-election after progressive candidate William Lawrence won the Democratic nomination in his battleground district.

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