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Political Violence

Political Violence

Update: 2023-09-274
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A new filing from Donald Trump’s legal team slams Jack Smith’s request for a partial protective order, claiming it would infringe on the ex-president’s right to free speech. But many are drawing a direct connection between Trump’s incendiary rhetoric and an increase in political violence against his opponents. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord break down how the courts may move forward.   

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Political Violence

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Andrew Weissmann, Mary McCord