But for me, it is unfathomable that this single topic would dominate our first hearing in over half a year. We have not met as a subcommittee in more than six months. During that time, The Trump administration has been carrying out unchecked actions that fall squarely within the purview of the Foreign Affairs Committee. and this particular committee. The President continues to halt foreign assistance, leaving the door wide open to greater PRC influence. He's threatened Brazilian officials who convicted his friend Bolsonaro of attempting a coup. (01:04–01:12)
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Asserts that the Trump administration's actions are unchecked and relevant to the Foreign Affairs Committee.
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