Bennie Thompson: “Threats to people's livelihood and lives. Threats of violence that…”

On the recordJune 20, 2022

Threats to people's livelihood and lives. Threats of violence that Donald Trump knew about and amplified.

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Thompson details the violent threats against officials who resisted Trump's demands.

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Bennie Thompson: “Threats to people's livelihood and lives. Threats of violence that Donald Trump knew about and amplified.”