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Bernie Sanders: “Trump has fired members of independent agencies and…”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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Published March 25, 2025 | Video Starts at 08:35

Fine. Come to the Congress. Tell us what reforms you want to see. You do not have the right to unilaterally do away with these agencies. Trump has fired members of independent agencies and inspectors general that he does not have the authority to do. But Mr. President, it is not just the media that he is trying to intimidate. It is not just the powers of Congress that he wants. (08:35–08:44)

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