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Jamie Raskin: “Donald Trump surrendered his role as commander in chief and became the insider in chief.”

On the recordJuly 20, 2022
Donald Trump surrendered his role as commander in chief and became the insider in chief.
Said by
Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Raskin criticizes Trump's actions during the January 6th insurrection.

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