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Michael Blake: “He expressed gratitude for ICE and then provided more…”

Featuring: Michael Blake, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House New York, District 15

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Michael Blake launches congressional campaign against Bronx incumbent Ritchie Torres

Published | Video Starts at 08:14

You know, Richie Torres literally is taking positions helping Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. How does someone rationalize at all the Lake and Riley act, which Richie Torres voted for? He expressed gratitude for ICE and then provided more funding that would go against our communities. That's not a real Democrat. That's nonsense. Richie Torres is the same person who literally has disrespected Mayor Mondon in every possible way. (08:14–08:21)

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