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Jamie Raskin: “But, instead of mobilizing a serious Federal response, President Trump contemptuously stated that his administration…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2022
But, instead of mobilizing a serious Federal response, President Trump contemptuously stated that his administration was, quote, 'not a shipping clerk,' and he told the states to go and find their own supplies.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin criticizes Trump's lack of federal support during the pandemic, highlighting his dismissive attitude.

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