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Youre not safe in Alvin Braggs New York City.

Sadly, hes spending all of his time attacking President Trump rather than cleaning up his own streets. pic.twitter.com/RXabC5G8vw

— House Judiciary GOP (@JudiciaryGOP) April 15, 2024

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Youre not safe in Alvin Braggs New York City.

Sadly, hes spending all of his time attacking President Trump rather than cleaning up his own streets. pic.twitter.com/RXabC5G8vw

— House Judiciary GOP (@JudiciaryGOP) April 15, 2024

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Breaking: Trump departs for hush money trial pic.twitter.com/4N0YoRBp3C

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Breaking: Trump departs for hush money trial pic.twitter.com/4N0YoRBp3C

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Donald Trumps hush-money trial opens today in New York with jury selection. The scene outside the courthouse: a small battalion of reporters and three protestors pic.twitter.com/rc19hf4SXR

— Adrian Morrow (@AdrianMorrow) April 15, 2024

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Donald Trumps hush-money trial opens today in New York with jury selection. The scene outside the courthouse: a small battalion of reporters and three protestors pic.twitter.com/rc19hf4SXR

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