That's a banana republic without the banana. I mean, it's a terrible thing. It's a terrible thing.
Nancy Pelosi: “That's a banana republic without the banana. I mean, it's a terrible thing. It's a terrible thing.”
On the recordSeptember 12, 2023
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Pelosi reacts to Trump's statement about indicting political opponents, comparing it to a banana republic.
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