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Edward Markey: “Trump and MAGA Republicans have used the power of government…”

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

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To take your rights away, to take your freedom away. Trump and MAGA Republicans have used the power of government to spread fear, to spread hate across our country. Trump and MAGA Republicans have used the power of government to erase protections. Trump and MAGA Republicans have used the power of government to turn trans lives into political talking points. For their political benefit, they have tried to ban life saving and medically necessary health care. (07:03–07:09)

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