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On the recordJanuary 7, 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 himself.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York
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Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes the conflict of interest for Clarence Thomas regarding his wife's involvement in the January 6 events.

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