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Ron Klain: He didn't explain a decision. He went out there justifying reckless behavior by the President. He wasn't serving as…

On the recordApril 29, 2019
He didn't explain a decision. He went out there justifying reckless behavior by the President. He wasn't serving as attorney general, he's serving the President's guidance counselor.
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Ron Klain
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Ron Klain argues that William Barr's actions were more about supporting President Trump than fulfilling his role as attorney general.

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