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Richard Blumenthal: “There is no precedent whatsoever for top public officials…”

Featuring: Richard Blumenthal, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Connecticut

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"Cheap Political Stunt" Senator Blumenthal Reacts to Subpoenas Against MN Lawmakers

Published | Video Starts at 01:31

Apparently, Mayor Walz and Mayor Fry and Governor Walz have not yet gotten it. Is there any precedent for them to get a subpoena like this? There is no precedent whatsoever for top public officials, the governor and the mayor, who are simply trying to fulfill their responsibility, seeking justice to receive a subpoena. And your point that they haven't yet received it is very telling. Normally, a subpoena is issued secretly by the grand jury and it's served before any public disclosure so … (01:31–01:44)

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Asserts that there is no precedent for governors and mayors receiving subpoenas while seeking justice.

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