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Mike Garcia: Trump's violent suppression of demonstrators in Lafayette Square was not only reckless, it is a direct threat to our…

On the recordMay 31, 2020
Trump's violent suppression of demonstrators in Lafayette Square was not only reckless, it is a direct threat to our democracy.
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Mike Garcia
Republican · California

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Criticism of Trump's actions against protesters in Lafayette Square.

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