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Jorge Franco on Trump and Wisconsin's immigrant workforce

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin CEO considers incendiary rhetoric by former President Donald Trump about immigrants and the impacts on workers in agriculture and manufacturing industries.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

October 4, 2024

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