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On the recordJanuary 13, 2021
Then the socialists in Hollywood joined their allies in congress. Robert de Niro said that he wanted to punch the president in the face. Madonna thought about blowing up the White House. Kathy Griffin held up a likeness of the president's beheaded head.
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Ken Buck
Republican · Colorado
Source
msnbc.com

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Ken Buck criticizes Hollywood figures for their comments about the president, equating them to political violence.

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