Senator Merkley Continues Historic Protest Against Trump Policies
TL;DR
Senator Jeff Merkley delivered an extended marathon speech on the Senate floor protesting President Trump's policies, criticizing actions such as deportations, federal program cancellations, and the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, framing it as a threat to the Constitution and democracy.
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