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Jim McGovern: “When Trump became president, he reversed that policy…”

Featuring: Jim McGovern, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 2nd Congressional District

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Under Trump, America is GUILTY of HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

Published | Video Starts at 04:46

And so, you know, you may have opinions but respect the views of the people who live on the island. What are you hearing? I'm assuming you still have some contacts in Cuba. If you do, … When Trump became president, he reversed that policy [towards Cuba]. … I mean, people are like, what the hell? What the hell is going on here? Like, you know, what did we do to deserve this? Is. This is a human rights violation. (04:46–04:51)

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Asserts that Trump reversed the Obama administration's policy towards Cuba.

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