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On the recordJune 25, 2023
I think that's his defense, it is to try to win the people over, run for president, win the re-election and maybe someday pardon himself.
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Adam Kinzinger
Republican · Illinois

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Kinzinger speculates on Trump's strategy to regain public support and potentially pardon himself.

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