David French: Vengeance and Rage
Episode Date: January 24, 2025Trump launched his first week back in office signaling to loyal followers that they are free to break the law on his behalf, while telling political o...
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648 episodes transcribedTrump launched his first week back in office signaling to loyal followers that they are free to break the law on his behalf, while telling political o...
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