John Ashcroft: Donald Trump Represents New Hope for U.S.

The Takeaway | Jan 20, 2017

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John Ashcroft served as U.S. Attorney General from 2001 to 2005; senator from Missouri from 1995 to 2001; and governor of Missouri from 1985 to 1993. He endorsed Donald Trump in September of this year, and says that Trump offers a new hope for the American people. 

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