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David Axelrod: “The fact is the memo was designed to try and discredit the whole probe to put pressure on all those involved in the…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2018
The fact is the memo was designed to try and discredit the whole probe to put pressure on all those involved in the probe.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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Axelrod critiques the intent behind the memo, suggesting it was aimed at discrediting the investigation.

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