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Joe Biden: Destroying property is not a peaceful protest. It's against the law. Vandalism, trespassing, breaking windows, shutting…

On the recordMay 1, 2024
Destroying property is not a peaceful protest. It's against the law. Vandalism, trespassing, breaking windows, shutting down campuses, forcing the cancellation of classes and graduations, none of this is a peaceful protest.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

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President Biden condemns violent protests and emphasizes the importance of lawful behavior.

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