They're trying to send a message to retired service members, to government employees, to members of the military, to elected officials, and to all Americans who are thinking about speaking up. You better keep your mouth shut or else. This has been a singular focus of President Trump's second term. Not addressing costs, not creating jobs, intimidating people, and going after the people he views as his political opponents. He's done it to companies. You better write a check to build my ballroom or I might not approve your merger. He's done it with universities. (06:35–06:52)
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Asserts that Trump's second term focuses on intimidation and targeting political opponents rather than addressing costs or creating jobs.
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