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Ben Wikler: “Several [Republicans] have said publicly that they're afraid…”

Featuring: Ben Wikler, Democratic | Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin

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Ben Wikler Discusses Democratic Strategies and Challenges on 'Black Like Me' Podcast

Published | Video Starts at 49:26

His thirst for vengeance against when he feels like a Republican has crossed him. Okay, so they really are afraid. Yes, they're afraid. And they're not just afraid for their political careers. Several [Republicans] have said publicly that they're afraid for their and their family's safety, that Trump and Musk will essentially sic online mobs against them. and then they'll get death threats at home. They'll have, you know, I've talked to Republicans who've had, you know, people sitting outside their houses in their cars and they call law enforcement, and they, you know, it's terrifying for them. (49:26–49:37)

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Asserts that some Republicans fear for their safety due to potential online mob attacks incited by Trump and Musk.

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