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Jamie Raskin: “So, to the extent that he wants to give a million dollars to each of 1,600 pardoned rioters and insurrectionists, we…”

On the recordMay 21, 2026
So, to the extent that he wants to give a million dollars to each of 1,600 pardoned rioters and insurrectionists, we think that that’s an unconstitutional use of money.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland
Source
kansasreflector.com
May 21, 2026

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Congressman arguing against the fund's legality.

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