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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 recordJuly 14, 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

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Kevin McCarthy states that former President Trump is responsible for the January 6 attack on Congress and should have condemned the rioters.

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