Top Trump adviser: Republicans have ‘always’ relied on voter suppression
- ‘Traditionally, it’s always been Republicans suppressing votes’
- Adviser Justin Clark says remarks were taken out of context
One of Donald Trump’s top re-election advisers told influential Republicans in swing state Wisconsin that the party has “traditionally” relied on voter suppression to compete in battleground states, according to an audio recording of a private event. The adviser said later that his remarks referred to frequent and false accusations that Republicans employ such tactics.
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