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Mike Johnson’s Sleazy New Scheme to Protect Trump Should Fire Up Dems
Jun 11, 2024
California Representative Eric Swalwell discusses GOP's efforts to shield Trump after conviction, Democrats' strategy to hold Republicans accountable, targeting GOP incumbents who support Trump, restricting funds for special counsels prosecuting presidents, and the importance of upholding the rule of law in upcoming elections.
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- House Republicans are aiding Trump's evasion of accountability, providing Dems an opportunity to confront GOP.
- CA Rep. Eric Swalwell urges Dems to campaign against Trump's criminality and GOP's complicity.
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GOP's Efforts to Shield Trump from Prosecution
House Republicans are intensifying efforts to protect Trump from criminal prosecutions, supported by Speaker Mike Johnson. This presents an opportunity for Democrats to confront the GOP for aiding Trump's evasion of accountability. California Congressman Eric Swalwell is notably engaged in pushing back against Johnson's actions.
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