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Mazie Hirono: “DHS claimed that Mr. Purdy was a domestic terrorist who was…”

Featuring: Mazie Hirono, Democratic | U.S. Senate Hawaii

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Calling Out Kristi Noem's Lies

Published | Video Starts at 04:00

He never touched his gun. After DHS agents pinned Pretty to the ground and your agents removed the gun, they then shot him at least six times, killing him. Secretary Noemi, when DHS claimed that Mr. Purdy was a domestic terrorist who was brandishing a firearm. that was a lie. Yes or no? That investigation is still ongoing, being led by the FBI. (04:00–04:10)

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Asserts that DHS falsely claimed Alex Preddy was a domestic terrorist brandishing a firearm.

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