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Utahns in Congress laud Trump’s State of the Union speech while Democrats at home denounce it

After the State of the Union address Tuesday night, Utah’s federal delegation — all Republican — found spots to praise, align with and foster hope for President Donald Trump, mostly on immigration.

And one of his sharpest critics on the subject earlier this month, Rep. Mia Love, was among his strongest allies. She credited the president for his evolving support for undocumented immigrants known as “Dreamers.” And she commended him for pairing it with a more secure southern border.

“It’s not just about immigration, but it’s also about protecting Americans, not just from criminals but weapons and drugs,” she said.