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On the recordOctober 7, 2020
Hate groups heard the President's words, not as a rebuke, but as a rallying cry, as a call to action. When our leaders speak, their words matter. They carry weight.
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Gretchen Whitmer
Democratic · Michigan

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Governor Whitmer discusses the impact of President Trump's comments on far-right groups and their actions.

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