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Alex Padilla: The President used that [July 2025 America250] event — meant to launch the year-long countdown — to air his personal…

On the recordJune 26, 2026
The President used that [July 2025 America250] event — meant to launch the year-long countdown — to air his personal grievances, promote his political agenda, and rant about his hatred of Democrats.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Critique of Trump's politicization of events

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