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Tony Evers: “I haven't broken the law. I haven't committed a crime. And…”

Featuring: Tony Evers, Democratic | Governor of Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Addresses Threats from Trump Administration

Published | Video Starts at 01:04

Now, I'm used to Republicans and the right wing lying about me. It comes with a job. But this time, these lies came at a cost. I haven't broken the law. I haven't committed a crime. And I've never encouraged or directed anyone to break any laws or commit any crimes. But when President Trump's hand picked appointee Tom Holman was asked about me in this guidance, after he apparently threatened to arrest elected officials across the country, he said, wait till you see what's coming. (01:04–01:16)

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Asserts that he has not broken any laws or encouraged others to do so.

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