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Tom Emmer: “In May 2020, looting, acts of violence and arson occurred on…”

Featuring: Tom Emmer, Republican | Majority Whip, U.S. House, Minnesota's 6th District

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Congressman Tom Emmer Grills Governor Tim Walz on Sanctuary State Policies and ICE Cooperation

Published | Video Starts at 03:17

Minnesota is all too familiar, by the way, with the chaos that ensues when you refuse to work with law enforcement to enforce the law. In May 2020, looting, acts of violence and arson occurred on your watch in Minneapolis after you refused to bring in the National Guard. Governor, your agenda is clear. Free health care, free college and driver's licenses for illegals while handcuffing law enforcement when they're trying to protect our citizens in their communities. (03:17–03:26)

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Asserts that looting, violence, and arson occurred in Minneapolis after Governor Walz refused to bring in the National Guard.

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