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A GOP senator used a virtual high school commencement speech to say the US will get tough on the 'thugs in China'

Sasse delivered a speech to high school graduates that set off a round of criticism.

His remarks mirror Trump's combative language in recent weeks blasting China's response to the pandemic.Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nevada said the US would get tough on the "thugs in China" in a commencement speech for high school graduates on Saturday, sparking backlash. He went on: "Your generation is going to have a big calling. You're going to have to deal with the consequences of all this."

The Nebraska senator set off a wave of criticism after the speech, which came as he campaigns for reelection in November. His Democratic opponent, Chris Janicek, told

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what about the armed thugs in the state capitols?

It’s the GOP talking point (or smear): Blame China for everything AND blame U.S. deaths on underlying health conditions. No solutions, no accountability. CJSenate2020 is running against Sasse.

thugs in china=CCP=xi jingpin + Wang qishan+ their run dogs

Such a bunch of losers. China is the wealthiest country on Earth with 1.5 Billion customers...GOP killed Agriculture and killing trade. We need them more than they need us. Who are businesses going to sell to? Heartlanders without a pot to piss in? Self-destruction.

No low for GOP.

Much better than telling them the people in charge don’t know what they’re doing and they should join the globalist ideology

But I thought Obama was bad for mentioning anything political at a commencement speech?

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