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Gov. Wolf responds to criticism of his decision to march with Harrisburg protesters


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We're hearing from Governor Tom Wolf, after he marched with Harrisburg protestors, Wednesday.

The decision drew criticism from at least one local leader.

Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons called out the governor in a tweet, saying he was violating his own executive order on large gatherings.

The governor addressed the issue at Friday's coronavirus news conference.

"That was inconsistent. I acknowledge that. But, I was trying to show support for a cause, the eradication of racism, that I think is very, very important. and I was trying to show my support for that effort," Wolf said.

He went on to say he is being extra cautious now, and he recognizes he took a gamble, but he thought the risk was worth it for the cause.

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