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Sen. Schiff asks John Ashcroft if Trump can tell AG to prosecute enemies
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4:07Now PlayingSen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) asks former Attorney General John Ashcroft if presidents can ask the AG to prosecute enemies:
Schiff: "If you do have a problem with that, please say so."
Ashcroft: "I believe the president needs to be an advocate of strong law enforcement and that includes enemies of his."
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