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Chris Van Hollen: This is essentially President Trump negotiating with President Trump through the acting attorney general, who was…

On the recordMay 26, 2026
This is essentially President Trump negotiating with President Trump through the acting attorney general, who was Trump's former personal lawyer.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Describing the corruption of the DOJ's fund.

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