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Eric Swalwell: To the extent that my colleagues on the other side and Mr. Trump are arguing that somehow, he is suffering more, he is…

On the recordJune 3, 2024
To the extent that my colleagues on the other side and Mr. Trump are arguing that somehow, he is suffering more, he is some kind of martyr in this context, I think it is ridiculous.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell criticizes claims of Trump being a martyr in the justice system.

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