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Chris Van Hollen: “And the United States has been complicit. President Trump was in the region and really did nothing, said virtually…”

On the recordMay 18, 2025
And the United States has been complicit. President Trump was in the region and really did nothing, said virtually nothing about what's happening in Gaza, which is on fire.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Criticizing U.S. response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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