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Norma Torres: “This was a Commander in Chief who... did not call his Acting Secretary of Defense or Secretary of the Army to ask why…”

On the recordApril 16, 2024
This was a Commander in Chief who... did not call his Acting Secretary of Defense or Secretary of the Army to ask why the National Guard was missing.
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Norma Torres
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Torres criticizes Trump's inaction during the Capitol riot.

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