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Madeleine Dean: I`m very puzzled by leader McCarthy`s now reversal and opposition to the commission. I wonder what Mr. McCarthy is…

On the recordMay 18, 2021
I`m very puzzled by leader McCarthy`s now reversal and opposition to the commission. I wonder what Mr. McCarthy is afraid of. Is he afraid of subpoenas? Is he afraid of the truth? His opposition is troubling evidence that he`s putting his self-interest which is strangely tethered to Trump interest above country, above duty, above the truth, above his own oath.
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Madeleine Dean
Democratic · Pennsylvania
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msnbc.com

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Madeleine Dean questions Kevin McCarthy's opposition to the commission investigating the January 6 Capitol riot, suggesting he is afraid of the truth.

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