Washington Week

The Battle for Democracy

06/04/2021 | 22m 34s | Video has closed captioning.

President Biden tasked Vice President Harris with protecting voting rights as states across the country enact strict new voting laws. The panel also discussed former President Trump’s plan for campaign-style rallies as he plots a return to the public eye. Panel: Leigh Ann Caldwell of NBC News, Astead Herndon of The New York Times, Anita Kumar of POLITICO, Annie Linskey of The Washington Post

Aired: 06/04/21

Rating: NR

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