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On the recordJune 15, 2025
Yes, Donald, the Declaration and the Constitution were written by people who wanted to stop criminal bosses like you from taking state power.
Said by
Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin criticizes Trump, likening him to a criminal boss undermining democracy.

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