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Van Jones: “Donald Trump said himself he wants responsibility. He should take responsibility and reopen the government.”

On the recordJanuary 3, 2019
Donald Trump said himself he wants responsibility. He should take responsibility and reopen the government.
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Van Jones

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Jones argues that President Trump should take responsibility for the government shutdown and reopen it.

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