Meyers: Trump Is Following Through Promises Made to Private Prison Companies

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MEYERS: “But Trump did follow through on his private prison promises.”
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REPORTER: "This year, the Trump Administration reversed the decision to phase out the Bureau of Prisons private contracts."
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REPORTER: "'U.S.A. Today' says private prison companies donated big money to pro-Trump groups, and they stand to make gains under the President’s new immigration orders. Private prison operator GEO Group gave $250,000 to Mr. Trump’s inaugural festivities."
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MEYERS: “And if you’re surprised that a private prison company donated to his inauguration, remember his campaign slogans were 'build a wall,' and 'lock her up.' That’s a recipe for building a prison. GEO Group also donated $100,000 to Rebuild America Now, a pro-Trump Super PAC, the day after the Obama Administration made its announcement about ending the use of private prisons. And so far, it looks like the company’s investment is paying off.”