'He is dangerous': Rep. Balint on the Trumpian threat Speaker Johnson poses to democracy

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May 19, 2024 at 11:20 PM

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Democratic Rep. Becca Balint joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss Speaker Mike Johnson's pilgrimage to New York in support of Donald Trump at his hush money trial. Plus, they discuss the threat Speaker Johnson and his far-right agenda pose to American democracy.

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