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Chuck Schumer: “When he attacks the courts, when he intimidates the free…”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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Live Now: I am speaking from the Senate floor, 10.16.25

Published | Video Starts at 10:00

A necessity. When Donald Trump uses weaponizes the Justice Department to become his attack dog and go after his political enemies, When he attacks the courts, when he intimidates the free press and tries to tell networks they're going to lose their licenses if they say things he doesn't agree with. when people are arrested and put in jail, American citizens with no real cause and not even identification of who is making the arrest. I am so proud of Americans who will stand up peacefully. (10:00–10:15)

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