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Mitch McConnell: There's no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2021
There's no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehood he shouted into the world's largest megaphone.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

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Senate Minority Leader McConnell acknowledges Trump's moral responsibility for the Capitol riot.

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