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Featuring: Shri Thanedar, Democratic | U.S. House Michigan, 13th Congressional District

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Shri Thanedar: 'Detroit Does Not Need Any More Of Donald Trump's Lies And Insults'

Published | Video Starts at 00:39

Mr. Speaker, the last time Donald Trump visited Detroit, he insulted our city, saying the whole country would end up like Detroit if Kamala Harris was elected. Mr. Trump promised to bring manufacturing jobs and economic success. But for the last eight months, We have lost 68,000 jobs and unemployment has hit a four-year high [in Detroit]. His tariffs have hurt Detroit's auto industry. Mr. Speaker, Detroit does not need any more of Donald Trump's lies and insults. Detroit needs affordable housing, not Trump's insults. (00:39–00:49)

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