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“Arab nation, Egypt, is not mentioned [in the Muslim Ban]? This is where facts are optional for the liberal media.”

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Sebastian Gorka

Sebastian Gorka is an expert active in the fields of politics and national security. Born in 1970, his specific profession is unknown. more

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