Bennie Thompson actually said...

What we have is a reluctant office of governor who has decided that for whatever reason, Jackson will be treated differently. That’s unfortunate. That was not the intent of the legislation.

Context

Thompson criticizes the treatment of Jackson, Mississippi, by the state government, suggesting it is being neglected compared to surrounding Republican-led areas.

09/14/2022

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