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Mitch McConnell: Former President Trump’s actions, preceded the riot, were a disgraceful, disgraceful dereliction of duty. There’s no…

On the recordApril 21, 2022
Former President Trump’s actions, preceded the riot, were a disgraceful, disgraceful dereliction of duty. There’s no question, none, that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day, no question about it.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky
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msnbc.com

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Mitch McConnell's statement on Trump's responsibility for the January 6 riot.

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