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David Axelrod: “Yes, I think so, because we know that this isn't a president that's going to give him a big pat on the back for being…”

On the recordApril 15, 2019
Yes, I think so, because we know that this isn't a president that's going to give him a big pat on the back for being opened and sharing the intimate details for their discussions with the president.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Axelrod reflects on the potential repercussions for White House staff who cooperate with investigations.

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