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On the recordFebruary 3, 2021
I have been threatened time and time again. The Oath Keepers, who were part of the domestic terrorists who came to the Capitol and invaded our Capitol attempted to come to my office in Los Angeles.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California
Source
msnbc.com

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Maxine Waters spoke about the threats she has faced and the attempted invasion of her office by the Oath Keepers.

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