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Ayanna Pressley: “Donald Trump pardoned George Santos, who defrauded voters…”

Featuring: Ayanna Pressley, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 7th Congressional District

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Blasts Trump, Republicans' Hypocrisy on 'Fraud' in Hearing on Minnesota

Published | Video Starts at 01:54

Now, to the witnesses who serve in the Minnesota State Legislature on the fraud Prevention Committee, let's walk through these pardons for fraudsters. And we all care about fraud. So, Ms. Robbins, Mr. Hudson, and Ms. Rarick, Donald Trump pardoned George Santos, who defrauded voters and owed them $370,000 in restitution to victims. Raise your hand if you oppose this pardon. Thank you, Mr. Ma'. Am. I would have to look at the law and the facts of the case. We cannot listen. (01:54–02:03)

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Asserts that George Santos was pardoned by Donald Trump despite owing $370,000 in restitution for fraud.

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