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Veronica Escobar: I declined the invitation because I refuse to be an accessory to his visit.

On the recordAugust 6, 2019
I declined the invitation because I refuse to be an accessory to his visit.
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Veronica Escobar
Democratic · Texas

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Congresswoman Escobar explains her refusal to join President Trump's motorcade during his visit to El Paso.

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