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Luke Bronin: “ICE is operating with a level of cruelty and lawlessness…”

Featuring: Luke Bronin, Democratic | Mayor of Hartford | Connecticut

Luke Bronin wins the Democratic Primary for the 1st District over Rep. John Larson

Published August 11, 2026 | Video Starts at 02:24

The cost of everything from health care to housing to electricity mean the numbers just don't add up for most people. ICE is operating with a level of cruelty and lawlessness that betrays our basic humanity. And Donald Trump has taken a wrecking ball to our alliances, made the world more dangerous. (02:24–02:30)

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