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On the recordJanuary 25, 2021
He incited a crowd to violence. He violated his Oath of Office and there's got to be a consequence for that or it sends a message to future Presidents that they can get away with it.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy states that the former President's actions warrant consequences to prevent future violations of law by Presidents.

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