I could not in good conscience sit through this speech and give an audience to someone who operates with lawless disregard for Congress and the people of this nation.
Ayanna Pressley: “I could not in good conscience sit through this speech and give an audience to someone who operates with lawless…”
On the recordMarch 4, 2025
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Pressley explained her decision to walk out of Trump's speech due to his actions.
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