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On the recordJuly 20, 2021
The president bears responsibility for Wednesday`s attack on Congress by mob rioters. He should have admittedly denounced the mob when he saw what was unfolding. These facts require immediate action by President Trump, accept his share of responsibility.
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Kevin McCarthy
Republican · California
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Kevin McCarthy acknowledges Trump's responsibility for the January 6th attack shortly after it occurred.

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