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Adam Schiff: “He, at one point said he supported the arrest of the…”

Featuring: Adam Schiff, Democratic | U.S. Senate, California

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Senator Adam Schiff Criticizes President Trump's Actions in Los Angeles Amid Curfew Announcement

Published | Video Starts at 03:25

So, you know, this is the president, basically, I guess, speaking whatever comes into his head, no matter how false, no matter how improper. He, at one point said he supported the arrest of the governor. It's absurd. Nonsense. But when he abuses the military this way, it erodes trust in the military. We in California, like in so many states, have a very close relationship with our National Guard. (03:25–03:29)

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