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David Axelrod: “Her legacy has been described here. I mean, her legacy is one of defending the indefensible and not being truthful with…”

On the recordJune 12, 2019
Her legacy has been described here. I mean, her legacy is one of defending the indefensible and not being truthful with the American people.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

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Axelrod reflects on Sarah Sanders' legacy as press secretary, emphasizing her lack of truthfulness.

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