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Kevin McCarthy: The President bears responsibility for Wednesday's attack on Congress by mob rioters. He should have immediately…

On the recordFebruary 23, 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.
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Kevin McCarthy
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

McCarthy acknowledges Trump's responsibility for the Capitol attack and criticizes his delayed response.

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