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The Justice Department says it has received more than 850 referrals of potentially threatening or harassing threats against election officials and workers. Many are said to have been prompted by former President Trump, who repeatedly raised unfounded doubts about the 2020 presidential election. Threats to other public officials are rising as well. Jeff Pegues reports.
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