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Jamie Raskin: “The people’s representatives must decide whether to uphold the rule of law and protect taxpayer dollars – or stand aside…”

On the recordJune 26, 2026
The people’s representatives must decide whether to uphold the rule of law and protect taxpayer dollars – or stand aside as this unprecedented corruption spins out of control.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the need for a vote on legislation against Trump's fund.

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