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Mandela Barnes: “Donald Trump has made things worse for people.”

Featuring: Mandela Barnes, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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Published December 7, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:22

During my time as a lawmaker, during my time as lieutenant governor, it's been focused on improving quality of life. People have been dealt a terrible hand. We're in a crisis moment and Donald Trump has made things worse for people. And it is my goal to do everything we can to lower costs on day one. That is my focus. (02:22–02:25)

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Asserts that Donald Trump has worsened conditions for people.

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