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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “I must say those are very real consequences. By legitimizing unsubstantiated conspiracy theories about the deep state…”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2023
I must say those are very real consequences. By legitimizing unsubstantiated conspiracy theories about the deep state, Big Tech, and government censorship for political gain, Committee Republicans are holding a match to a powder keg.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Norton warns about the dangers of legitimizing conspiracy theories for political gain.

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