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Pete Buttigieg: “As a former police officer, I find that extremely offensive.”

On the recordJune 5, 2023
As a former police officer, I find that extremely offensive.
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Pete Buttigieg
Democratic · Indiana

Editor's note · Context

Expressing concern over Amtrak prioritizing bonuses over police safety.

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