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Apr 23
41m 51s

Trump's corruption becomes a campaign is...

MS NOW, Jen Psaki
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As Donald Trump becomes ever more brazenly corrupt, finding ways to use his power over the federal government to enrich himself and his cronies, Americans are realizing the "checks and balances" they learned about in school are not happening because the Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress are doing everything in their power to make sure nothing ... Show More
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