On the recordJanuary 8, 2021
Even after his vice president told him that morning, I don't have the constitutional authority to do what you've asked me to do, I cannot do it, I have to protect and uphold the Constitution.
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Murkowski blames Trump for the Capitol attack, highlighting his disregard for constitutional authority.
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