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On the recordJanuary 7, 2021
As this was unfolding on television, Donald Trump was walking around the White House confused about why other people on his team weren't as excited as he was.
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Ben Sasse
Republican · Nebraska

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Ben Sasse described Trump's reaction during the Capitol insurrection, indicating he was confused and delighted.

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