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Michael Bennet: “Donald Trump can't send federal agents wearing masks into…”

Featuring: Michael Bennet, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Colorado

WATCH: First Colorado Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Debate - May 7, 2026 | Denver7

Published May 7, 2026 | Video Starts at 13:53

I don't think we have a relationship with Donald Trump. I think he's beating on the state of Colorado. And if you elect me governor, we are going to ensure that Donald Trump can't send federal agents wearing masks into our state. Donald Trump can't send federal agents without warrants to beat on doors in our state. Donald Trump will not be able to separate children from their parents in our state. (13:53–13:58)

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Asserts that, if elected governor, Michael Bennet will prevent federal agents from being sent into Colorado without proper authorization.

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“We are facing a ridiculous 9% increase projected in the Medicaid budget over the next 10 years, every year.”
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“Our reservoirs are already half empty.”
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“I got the child tax credit enacted that cut childhood poverty not just in Colorado in half, but across the country.”
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“It's very difficult and expensive to live here.”
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“poorly run state of Colorado with a governor who's incompetent.”
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“Nationally, the Democrats are definitely going through an idea identity crisis.”
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“There are too many folks who believe that there is no way their kids are going to be able to afford to live in this state.”
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“Donald Trump is a glaring civil rights violation.”
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“We have recently lost a woman's right to choose because of Donald Trump's out of touch view of our Constitution.”
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“The battle in America right now is at the state level and at the municipal level.”
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“I have a very unusual set of experiences... worked in the private sector turning around failing companies, worked as superintendent of the…”
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“The answer for [restoring democracy] is not going to come from Washington, D.C. the answer from that is going to come from Colorado.”
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“We have an incredible bench in Colorado of young talent.”
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“For the first time in a generation, businesses are moving out of our state because they can't succeed as well in Colorado.”
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“We need new leadership to help address [housing, child care, health care crises].”
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“There is no state that's got a better lineup when it comes to aerospace, space, energy, technology, agriculture.”
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