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On the recordJune 7, 2025
Trump isn't trying to heal or keep the peace. He is looking to inflame and divide.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy accused Trump of exacerbating tensions rather than promoting unity.

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