After the most recent GOP debate, fact-checkers at The New York Times declared the warning by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that terrorists have come in through the southern border false. Turns out, says “On Balance” host Leland Vittert, the statement is true: a Customs and Border Protection report says 169 people on the FBI’s terrorist screening database were encountered at the southern border in the last year. Read more: newsnationnow.com/politics/2024-election/ap-gop-candidates-hit-trump-and-back-israel-here-are-highlights-from-the-republican-debate #GOPDebate #Politics #Border #OnBalance "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects. Weekdays at 7p/6C. #OnBalance NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all America. More from NewsNation: newsnationnow.com Get our app: trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: trib.al/Vu0Ikij