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Eric Swalwell: This president, as you know, though, he has downplayed the effects of the virus. He has not played at all when it comes…

On the recordSeptember 15, 2020
This president, as you know, though, he has downplayed the effects of the virus. He has not played at all when it comes to coming to Congress and working with us to collaborate to address the testing, the tracing and, of course, the funds that are needed in our communities. We have the HEROES Act in the House. And he has up-played inciting violence.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California
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msnbc.com

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Swalwell criticizes President Trump for downplaying the coronavirus and not collaborating with Congress on necessary measures.

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