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Kevin McCarthy: I implored President Donald Trump during an intense hour-long phone conversation Monday morning to accept his electoral…

On the recordJanuary 12, 2022
I implored President Donald Trump during an intense hour-long phone conversation Monday morning to accept his electoral defeat and move forward with a peaceful transition of power. The House Minority Leader pleaded with him telling him the election is over and he need to move on. Stop this.
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Kevin McCarthy
Republican · California
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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

McCarthy recounts urging Trump to accept the election results and ensure a peaceful transition of power.

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