“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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On the recordJuly 13, 2024
If they joined in the calls to unify and he offers himself as a strong leader to do that, now there'll be a lot of skepticism about that among those who don't like him.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois
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David Axelrod emphasizes the importance of Donald Trump presenting himself as a unifying leader following recent events.

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