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David Axelrod: “I think it's important to take a step back and think about what all of this means.”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2019
I think it's important to take a step back and think about what all of this means.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Axelrod emphasizes the need to reflect on President Trump's actions and their implications.

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