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On the recordJuly 1, 2021
The President bears responsibility for Wednesday's attack on Congress by mob rioters. He should have immediately denounced the mob when he saw what was unfolding. These facts require immediate action for President Trump.
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Kevin McCarthy
Republican · California

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Kevin McCarthy states that former President Trump is responsible for the attack on Congress and should have denounced the rioters.

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