Yassamin Ansari: “This shows us that even when you have a wannabe dictator in…”

“This is a big moment because millions of you also stood up in defense of free speech, and it worked. I just want everyone to be super proud of that. What This shows us that even when you have a wannabe dictator in the White House like Donald Trump... it is possible to win. possible to win. I'm the proud daughter of immigrants who fled an authoritarian regime. I know the playbook. This was never just about one comedian or about one journalist or one outlet.” (00:32–00:46)

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