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Sheldon Whitehouse: There's a very direct conflict of interest if he can help get rid of the case, he can protect his wife from the scrutiny…

On the recordApril 9, 2024
There's a very direct conflict of interest if he can help get rid of the case, he can protect his wife from the scrutiny of having her actions be evidence for the prosecution.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse discusses the potential conflict of interest for Justice Clarence Thomas in relation to his wife's involvement in the January 6th events.

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