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Eric Swalwell: And look, we know that this crime started at the very top when Donald Trump propagated the big lie, aimed a mob at the…

On the recordMay 31, 2022
And look, we know that this crime started at the very top when Donald Trump propagated the big lie, aimed a mob at the Capitol, and then had others lined in cover up for him so it would be very fitting if that’s what the prosecution ended by going to the very top where it belongs.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California
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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell emphasizes the involvement of Donald Trump in the January 6th attack and the importance of holding him accountable.

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