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2. ABC's headline should read: Van Hollen says it's "a total abuse of power...a manufactured emergency"

Sun Aug 17, 2025, 02:56 PM

Aug 17

That is the much stronger statement and he did say that.
This is their bad for making him sound like a version of Susie Collins with “troubling. ”

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Sen. Van Hollen says an armed National Guard in DC would be 'troubling' [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 17 OP

Right you are. Total abuse of power should be yorkster Aug 17 #4

Troubling? Chasstev365 Aug 17 #3

My thoughts exactly. Evolve Dammit Aug 17 #8

They are looking for an excuse to use their weapons. oberle Aug 17 #5

No shit. Karasu Aug 17 #6

Troubling? WAY too polite. ananda Aug 17 #7

It is an emergency for Mr Tangerine IbogaProject Aug 17 #9