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The Real State of the Union Is Awfully Precarious

Resignation

On the very week President Trump is set to give this speech, he and his party have taken grave steps that put the republic at risk.

Michael Tomasky
Michael Tomasky 

Special Correspondent

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Michael Tomasky

Michael Tomasky

Special Correspondent

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