Monte Belmonte

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The Drone of War Looms Large This Morning: McGoverning with McGovern

Monte wakes up the Congressman with the news that Iran has shot down a US drone. And what does Trump intend to do in light of his recent tweet threatening mass deportations? Does this mean he’s coming after our neighbors living in sanctuary in Amherst and Northampton and beyond?

Congressman McGovern joins Monte every Thursday morning at 7:30. Got a question for the Congressman? Email Monte

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