Bennie Thompson: “The purpose of the conspiracy was to oppose the lawful transfer of…”

On the recordJanuary 13, 2022

The purpose of the conspiracy was to oppose the lawful transfer of presidential power by force.

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Statement regarding the indictment related to the January 6 attack.

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