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James Lankford: Was he a traitor at the time when he took America’s secrets, released them in public and then ran to China and became a…

On the recordJanuary 29, 2025
Was he a traitor at the time when he took America’s secrets, released them in public and then ran to China and became a Russian citizen?
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford pressed Gabbard on her views regarding Snowden's actions.

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