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On the recordFebruary 6, 2017
He's trying to undermine the free press, he's trying to undermine the independent judiciary, personal attack on this judge who ruled against him.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Begala expresses concern over the president's attacks on institutions that serve as checks on his power.

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