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Dick Durbin: “Mr. Blanche has claimed he recused himself from matters…”

Featuring: Dick Durbin, Democratic | U.S. Senate Illinois

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Dick Durbin Says AG Nominee Blanche Has "No Business" Serving as Attorney General

Published | Video Starts at 00:30

We all do that from time to time, right? No, no, no. Manly MAGA leaders do not admit a mistake or use the word sorry. So he was held accountable by the President. Mr. Blanche has claimed he recused himself from matters involving President Trump in his personal capacity, yet he personally signed the agreement releasing President Trump, his family and businesses from tax liability. When asked how DOJ justified the slush fund's outrageous $1.776 billion price tag, Mr. Blanche refused to answer. (00:30–05:06)

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Asserts contradiction in Blanche's recusal claim and his actions regarding Trump's tax liability.

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