Chris Murphy Says Americans Are 'Lonely, Powerless And Exhausted,' Linking Social Crisis To Trump's Rise

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On Saturday, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) warned that rising feelings of loneliness and powerlessness in American society are helping drive political support for President Donald Trump and other ...

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