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Veronica Escobar: “When Republicans say they back the blue, why is it that they…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

Veronica Escobar and Eric Swalwell Honor January 6th Heroes

Published May 15, 2025 | Video Starts at 01:27

… benefits and have some have had to resort to GoFundMe accounts in order to pay their bills and support their family. That should be despicable to all of us. So When Republicans say they back the blue, why is it that they just back some of the blue? Why can't they bring themselves to embrace and support and honor the heroes of January 6th? (01:27–01:35)

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Questions Republican support for law enforcement, implying selective backing.

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