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

On the recordFebruary 10, 2021
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

Jamie Raskin's statement on Trump's actions during the Capitol riot.

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