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Tammy Duckworth: And what did the American people get in return for all the economic pain their President promised would pay off?…

On the recordJune 23, 2026
And what did the American people get in return for all the economic pain their President promised would pay off? Nothing. We are less safe, less secure and worse off than before.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Reaction to Trump-Iran deal

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