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Hakeem Jeffries: “The President abused his power. The President must be held accountable. No one is above the law.”

On the recordDecember 8, 2019
The President abused his power. The President must be held accountable. No one is above the law.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Jeffries emphasizes the need for accountability regarding Trump's abuse of power.

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