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John Garamendi: “If I happen to be President and I see somebody who is doing well and beating very badly, I say go down and indict them…”

On the recordMay 14, 2024
If I happen to be President and I see somebody who is doing well and beating very badly, I say go down and indict them, they would be out of business.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Garamendi highlights potential misuse of power to influence elections.

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