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JD Vance: I would make the point, Representative Swalwell, that when we reach the end of this, we essentially have a President who…

On the recordJune 9, 2019
I would make the point, Representative Swalwell, that when we reach the end of this, we essentially have a President who is saying: Maybe I robbed some banks in the past, but I don't want you to look at that, Mr. Attorney General. I just want you to investigate whether I rob any banks in the future.
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JD Vance
Republican · Ohio

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Vance illustrates Trump's attempts to limit investigations into his past actions.

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