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‘When I first tried to join, I was 15, and the recruiter laughed at me.’ US Marine Al Duran veteran tells @jaketapper why he lied about his age so he could fight in World War II.
‘I personally know that when the doctor said that I wasn’t going to be able to sing... that God healed my vocal cords on purpose.’ Purple Heart veteran tells @jaketapper how music saved his life after losing both of his legs in a roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan.
‘It’s certainly the result of his very prominent position as the leader of the US economic assault on Iran.’ Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe talks with @jaketapper about the Iranian threats to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after he was moved to a military base.
‘This is about my family, but it’s about so many other families... and President Trump just wants to throw shade over them.’ Kerry Kennedy tells @jaketapper why her family is seeking to block construction of Trump’s arch.
Director Peter Berg talks with @jaketapper about his new Netflix film ‘The Mosquito Bowl’
‘We’re in a position where it’s going to be very clear that it’s time to call it.’ Democratic Mississippi Senate Candidate Scott Colom talks with @jaketapper and CNN’s Annie Grayer about when he thinks his race will be called.
‘I’m dealing with things that are going to be lifelong injuries.’ Aliya Rahman, the Minneapolis woman dragged from her car by federal agents, talks with @jaketapper about why she is now suing the federal government.
‘Jim Jordan represents a change, a new individual to head up the party, and I think he’ll be up to the challenge.’ Outgoing Rep. Chip Roy talks with @jaketapper about House Republicans picking Rep. Jim Jordan to lead the House GOP Conference in the next Congress.
The most unqualified secretary that we’ve ever had.’ Rep.-elect Nancy Lacore talks with @jaketapper about the potential impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
‘I knew there was no low my opponent wouldn’t go to.’ Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton talks with @jaketapper about the controversial political ad from the Vivek Ramaswamy campaign that put her childhood in the spotlight.
‘To have come from people who were once enslaved in Georgia and to now sit and have the opportunity to do what I’m offering myself to do is something that just made me immensely proud.’ Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms talks with @jaketapper about her historic win.
'There often is turnover after a midterm election when political appointees head to the exits... I am a bit surprised that it is these three particular individuals.' Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree talks with @jaketapper about the departure of several high-profile officials from the Justice Department.
'As of this morning, we called around the counties... we see anywhere from 23 to 25 thousand... affidavit or provisional ballots remaining, which could put the number closer to 26 to 28 when you factor in mail-in ballots.' Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Mike Hurst tells @jaketapper the state has thousands more uncounted ballots.
'The worst of all possible choices... the president made this decision, and the president needs to rethink it. It is a colossal mistake.' Republican Sen. Thom Tillis talks with @jaketapper about Trump appointment of Stephen Miller as the incoming White House chief of staff.
'What this is about - is 99.9% of us in the same boat against like 15 billionaire tech guys who are frankly controlling government. And that's what the people voted against in this election. The people gave us a mandate for change.' Texas Gov-elect Gina Hinojosa tells @jaketapper about how she plans to work across the aisle when she takes office next year.
'This is ridiculous... he literally just doubled down and asked for impeachment.' Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego joins @jaketapper to react to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's bewildering social media rant.