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Thomas J. Ridge: “I'm disappointed in my President, because it seems like it's a reality TV approach toward dealing with a very, very…”

On the recordJuly 21, 2020
I'm disappointed in my President, because it seems like it's a reality TV approach toward dealing with a very, very serious problem.
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Thomas J. Ridge
Pennsylvania

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Ridge criticizes President Trump's handling of urban crime, likening it to a reality TV strategy.

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