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IndyCar driver Graham Rahal pushes back on Schiff over race costs

Trump’s decision to order the race prompted Schiff’s criticism and Rahal’s defense of the event.

IndyCar driver Graham Rahal pushes back on Schiff over race costs
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Sen. Adam Schiff criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to order a Washington IndyCar race, saying it was a costly distraction. Driver Graham Rahal disputed the claim, saying the event was privately funded and brought visitors to the city, though local and federal law enforcement handled security.

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President who ordered the Washington IndyCar race by executive order and was the subject of Schiff’s criticism.

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Senator criticized for saying Trump’s Washington IndyCar race was a taxpayer-funded distraction.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Graham Rahal, IndyCar driver who disputed Schiff’s claims about the race’s cost and purpose.; Davis Ingle, White House spokesman who criticized Schiff’s remarks.

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