“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 recordApril 2, 2024
I think it helps him a lot. There's a big body of evidence in polling that conviction in any of these cases, but in these federal cases, in particular, would be harmful to him.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois
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David Axelrod discusses how the potential conviction of Donald Trump could negatively impact him politically.

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