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On the recordFebruary 16, 2017
That kind of talk is dangerous. What we've seen from President Trump and when he was a candidate also, is this eagerness to delegitimize major institutions in society.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Castro criticizes President Trump's rhetoric towards the media and institutions, calling it dangerous.

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