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Tammy Baldwin: “This was clearly intended to have a chilling effect on…”

Featuring: Tammy Baldwin, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Discussion with Senator Tammy Baldwin and Evan Lowe Moderated by Tim Gum

Published | Video Starts at 03:09

And you don't do that if the person doesn't pose what's called a flight risk. I'm an attorney, so I think about these things. This was clearly intended to have a chilling effect on judges, on the judiciary, and people who rule in ways that displease Donald Trump. Yes. And that cannot stand. No, it was outrageous. That cannot stand. Thank you. Well, speaking of things that cannot stand, during your re election campaign in 2024, your opponent was absolutely, egregiously using your LGBTQ credentials against you. (03:09–03:24)

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