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Chris Van Hollen: The president may pretend today that he wants to help Baltimore but he's been obviously trying to drag it down.

On the recordJuly 28, 2019
The president may pretend today that he wants to help Baltimore but he's been obviously trying to drag it down.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Senator Van Hollen discusses President Trump's actions regarding Baltimore and the Kushner Companies' housing violations.

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