Bernie Sanders: “Up until last week, his administration was preparing to do…”

“He is prepared to let millions and millions of children and their parents and grandchildren go hungry because he sees maybe there is a political gain in that. Let there be no mistake. The President is legally obligated to use this emergency fund. And Up until last week, his administration was preparing to do that [release the funds]. We are here today to send a very loud and a very clear message to President Trump. Obey the law. I know that's a hard concept for the president, but obey the law.” (00:50–00:58)

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