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Jamie Raskin: “The idea that he's suggesting it as some kind of Christmas present to his friends and family is just outrageous.”

On the recordDecember 18, 2020
The idea that he's suggesting it as some kind of Christmas present to his friends and family is just outrageous.
Said by
Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Raskin expresses outrage at the notion of Trump offering pardons as gifts.

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