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Mike Johnson: “The Founders were afraid that if politicians ever weaponize that function in the Congress, then you would open a…”

On the recordDecember 10, 2023
The Founders were afraid that if politicians ever weaponize that function in the Congress, then you would open a Pandora's box that couldn't be close.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

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Mike Johnson warns about the dangers of weaponizing impeachment in Congress.

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