When your supporters hold a rally, where they pledge allegiance to a flag that was flown at the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. The biggest threat to our democracy in my lifetime. When you don`t separate yourselves from them, when you don`t think that`s a problem. Well, you know what? That`s a problem.
Obama addresses the dangers posed by supporters of the insurrection and the importance of separating from such actions.
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