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On the recordFebruary 25, 2025
It's an absolute abuse of power, as I just mentioned, but as -- as, not surprised as I am that this is the conduct of Donald Trump.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Padilla condemns Trump's actions regarding the security clearances of Jack Smith's lawyers.

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