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On the recordApril 9, 2024
This is just one of the most classic textbook conflicts of interest, and it would frankly be a scandal if he did not recuse.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ocasio-Cortez comments on the conflict of interest regarding Justice Clarence Thomas due to his wife's involvement in the January 6th events.

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