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Bennie Thompson: “When this anonymous report was first published, the Select Committee query the executive branch agencies and…”

On the recordSeptember 7, 2021
When this anonymous report was first published, the Select Committee query the executive branch agencies and congressional committees involved in the investigation. We’ve received answers and briefings from the relevant entities and it’s been made clear to us that reports of such a conclusion are baseless. We will continue to pursue all elements of this investigation in a nonpartisan and thorough manner.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi
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msnbc.com

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Thompson addresses the validity of claims regarding Trump's involvement in January 6 and emphasizes the committee's commitment to a thorough investigation.

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