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Tony Evers: “Overnight, Republican lawmakers piled on, encouraging the…”

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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Addresses Threats from Trump Administration

Published | Video Starts at 01:32

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. Wait till you see what's coming. Overnight, Republican lawmakers piled on, encouraging the Trump administration to arrest me. Showing threats like this should be of concern to every Wisconsinite and every American who cares about this country and the values hold here. We, we live in the United States of America, folks. (01:32–01:39)

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