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Cori Bush: “When the disaster caused $1.6 billion in damages and took several lives, Wesley responded by hopping on a flight to…”

On the recordAugust 1, 2026
When the disaster caused $1.6 billion in damages and took several lives, Wesley responded by hopping on a flight to Israel funded by Trump’s donors less than 90 days later.
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Cori Bush
Democratic · Missouri

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Criticizing Wesley Bell's response to a tornado disaster.

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