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Mitch McConnell: There's no question, none, that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the…

On the recordApril 21, 2022
There's no question, none, that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day. No question about it. The people who stormed this building believed they were acting on the wishes and instructions of their president.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky
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msnbc.com

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Mitch McConnell acknowledges Trump's responsibility for the January 6th Capitol attack.

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