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Eric Swalwell: “The aim of these threats is to silence me and to silence anyone like me in Congress from speaking out against Donald…”

On the recordJanuary 16, 2024
The aim of these threats is to silence me and to silence anyone like me in Congress from speaking out against Donald Trump.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Swalwell discusses the intent behind threats made against him.

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