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Becca Balint: “So the fact that he has systematically been keeping down women and people of color gives up the whole game.”

On the recordJuly 20, 2026
So the fact that he has systematically been keeping down women and people of color gives up the whole game.
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Becca Balint
Democratic · Vermont

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Critiquing Secretary Hegseth's approach to military leadership.

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