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Cory Booker: I think Congressman Neguse did a great job in laying out what their fears were and in how what Donald Trump did, trying…

On the recordFebruary 9, 2021
I think Congressman Neguse did a great job in laying out what their fears were and in how what Donald Trump did, trying to stop the transfer of power, was a manifestation of their fears, and for him to do it violently, by inciting a mob to come after congressional leaders, ultimately to threaten the life of the vice president.
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Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey
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msnbc.com

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Cory Booker discusses the implications of Donald Trump's actions during the Capitol riot and their connection to the Founders' fears of despotism.

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