He wants to make the case that the 2020 election was stolen to justify interfering in the 2026 election. And he wants loyal foot soldiers in the U.S. attorney's offices who will help him carry out this mission. Confirming these nominees to top law enforcement positions, particularly given their attacks on police officers, simply for doing their jobs on January 6th is disrespectful to law enforcement. Even more so during Police Week. I urge my colleagues today, when this package comes before us, oppose these nominees. (14:02–14:15)
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