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Kamala Harris: “The former vice president called for defunding federal law…”

Featuring: Kamala Harris, Democrat | Former Vice President of the United States | National

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Published | Video Starts at 33:54

And let's be clear where each person stands on the issue of what is important about respect for the rule of law and respect for law enforcement. The former vice president called for defunding federal law enforcement, 45,000 agents, get this, on the day after he was arraigned on 34 felony counts. So let's talk about what is important in this race. It is important that we move forward, that we turn the page on this same old tired rhetoric and address … (33:54–34:07)

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Asserts that Trump called for defunding federal law enforcement, affecting 45,000 agents, after his arraignment.

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