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Raskin gives emotional speech at Trump’s second impeachment trial

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By Jinitzail Hernández
Posted February 9, 2021 at 5:38pm

Lead impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin gave an emotional speech Tuesday during former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial.

The Maryland Democrat, detailing his experience on Jan. 6, held back tears as he talked about burying his son the day before the siege on the Capitol and being separated from his daughter during it.

Watch the video for Raskin’s speech.

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