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Edward Markey: “The Trump administration has said that their administration…”

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'This Administration Loves Darkness': Ed Markey Blasts Trump Admin For Lack Of Transparency

Published April 6, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:58

You can start playing soccer or softball or taking your walk or gardening, because it's there now as opposed to that. The Trump administration has said that their administration is the most transparent in our history. Of course, nothing could be further from the truth because this administration loves darkness. They want it to be 5:15 in the morning, you know, at all times where people just can't see what is going on. (00:58–01:11)

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Asserts that the Trump administration claims to be the most transparent, but Markey argues it is not.

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