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On the recordOctober 17, 2025
We’ve already seen a rise in political violence and hatred in America, and then you’ve got swastikas apparently appearing in the offices of Republican members of Congress.
Said by
Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
Source
thehill.com

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Jeffries discusses the rise of political violence and incidents involving swastikas in Republican offices.

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