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‘Zip-Tie Guy’ Argues Trump’s Messages Were ‘Prologue’ to Siege

BAD BLOOD

Lawyers for Eric Munchel insisted his actions were a direct response to months of comments made by Trump.

Pilar Melendez
Pilar Melendez 

Senior National Reporter

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Pilar Melendez

Pilar Melendez

Senior National Reporter

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