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On the recordMarch 12, 2021
Nothing was more important for him than to stop -- not the steal -- but to stop the transfer of power.
Said by
Adam Schiff
Democratic · California
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Adam Schiff emphasizes that Donald Trump's primary concern during the Capitol attack was to halt the transfer of power rather than the safety of individuals.

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