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"Violent Extremists" Planned To Kidnap Michigan Governor, Says DOJ

"Violent Extremists" Planned To Kidnap Michigan Governor, Says DOJ

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast


"Violent Extremists" Planned To Kidnap Michigan Governor, Says DOJ

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Oct 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Conspirators began training for a potential attack on Whitmer's vacation home or the governor's official summer residence over the summer, according to a criminal complaint released Thursday. After abducting Whitmer, Fox allegedly said, the governor would be taken a secure location in Wisconsin for "trial," according to the complaint.And, President Trump throws next debate into doubt and levies a bigoted attack against Kamala Harris.This episode: campaign correspondent Asma Khalid, justice correspondent Ryan Lucas, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.
Released:
Oct 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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