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On the recordAugust 28, 2019
If that is accurate, he is urging staff members to commit violations of law, crimes, in return for which he'll promise them a pardon.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Connolly expresses concern over Trump's alleged comments about pardoning aides who break the law.

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