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Mitch McConnell: President Trump was practically he said and morally responsible for what happened.

On the recordAugust 16, 2022
President Trump was practically he said and morally responsible for what happened.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

McConnell's acknowledgment of Trump's responsibility for the events surrounding January 6.

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