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Steve Cohen: I urge you to look--I don't know if you can do anything without the direction of the Attorney General, but it appears…

On the recordJune 9, 2021
I urge you to look--I don't know if you can do anything without the direction of the Attorney General, but it appears Mr. McGahn was told to lie by the President about trying--wanting to fire officials.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen highlights potential obstruction of justice involving Trump and urges investigation.

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