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Edward Markey: “Donald Trump has surrendered, not the Iranians.”

Featuring: Edward Markey, Democratic | U.S. Senate Massachusetts

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Sen. Markey: 'The impeachment process must begin' for Trump

Published | Video Starts at 02:19

What is your reaction to Donald Trump, as Iran puts it, surrendering now and stopping his war, leaving Iran in control of the Strait of Hormuz? Yeah. Donald Trump has surrendered, not the Iranians. And what he has been doing over the last several days is an impeachable offense. He has threatened a genocide against the nation. He has threatened to end a civilization. (02:19–02:24)

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Asserts that Donald Trump has surrendered in the conflict with Iran, not the Iranians.

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