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House Democrats to Invite Sexual Assault Victims to State of the Union

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Nancy Pelosi reportedly nixed an idea to hold “mock hearings” with Trump’s accusers.

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House Democrats are planning to invite sexual assault victims to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech later this month, NBC News reports. Additionally, Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) floated the possibility of holding “mock hearings” with Trump’s own accusers, according to NBC, but House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) nixed the idea. The issue of sexual misconduct has gripped the nation recently, and members of Congress have been forced to resign in recent weeks over allegations against them.

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