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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 recordJanuary 11, 2022
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 acknowledges the responsibility of President Trump for the January 6th attack on Congress.

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