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- ABC News
- April 17, 2020
More states protesting stay-at-home orders
President Trump tweeted to "LIBERATE" three of the states with protests.
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LIBERATE MICHIGAN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 17, 2020
LIBERATE VIRGINIA, and save your great 2nd Amendment. It is under siege!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 17, 2020
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