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On the recordJanuary 9, 2022
When you incite and aim a mob, you are held accountable and this President did not do that in his official capacity as President.
Said by
Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Eric Swalwell argues that Donald Trump's actions on January 6th were not part of his official duties as President and should be subject to accountability.

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