He was creating an event. He was doing, by his action, he was creating a time and a place that would be the focal point for what turned out to be the darkest day in American history.
John Danforth: “He was creating an event. He was doing, by his action, he was creating a time and a place that would be the focal point…”
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John Danforth criticizes Josh Hawley's actions leading up to the Capitol insurrection, stating that Hawley created a significant event.
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