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On the recordJanuary 17, 2021
I cannot imagine a legitimate worthwhile circumstance under which any of Donald Trump`s successors will need to consult him on a classified matter.
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Jeh Johnson
Democratic · New York
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Jeh Johnson discusses the risks of allowing former President Trump access to classified information.

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