Fact Check – Did Bernie Sanders say Trump did a better job on border security?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Sen. Bernie Sanders said about President Trump’s border policies, “Trump did a better job. I don’t like Trump, you know, but we should have a secure border and it ain’t that hard to do.”


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: Sanders made this statement during an interview with comedian Tim Dillon, acknowledging Trump’s stronger enforcement approach while emphasizing his own support for secure but humane border policies.


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Date: 11/05/2025




 

Last Updated on November 5, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check


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