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Matt Gaetz: “Violence on January 6 doesn't justify weaponizing the government against people who were innocent and did nothing wrong.”

On the recordMay 22, 2023
Violence on January 6 doesn't justify weaponizing the government against people who were innocent and did nothing wrong.
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Matt Gaetz
Republican · Florida

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Gaetz argues against using government power against innocent individuals post-January 6.

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