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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…

On the recordJanuary 25, 2021
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.
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John Danforth
Missouri
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msnbc.com

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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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