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Bennie Thompson: Unfortunately, after inciting a riot at the Capitol because he wasn't reelected, Donald Trump spent 4 years making…

On the recordApril 15, 2024
Unfortunately, after inciting a riot at the Capitol because he wasn't reelected, Donald Trump spent 4 years making legitimate election security work so politically toxic.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson criticizes Trump's impact on election security efforts.

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