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Hegseth falsely claims Obama called 2009 Fort Hood attack ‘workplace violence’ – US politics live

On Truth Social, Trump described Paxton as “ready, willing, and able” to take on Talarico – the 37-year-old state representative who has been leading in…

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The Guardian reports that on Truth Social, Trump described Paxton as “ready, willing, and able” to take on Talarico – the 37-year-old state representative who has been leading in several polls.

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United States · Americas
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The Guardian
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Key names
Obama, Fort Hood, Texas, Democratic
Section
Politics

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