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On the recordJune 3, 2024
If you believe in States' rights except when a jury in that State convicts your nominee for President, you might be in a cult.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell highlights hypocrisy in the support for Trump after a state jury's conviction.

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