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David Cicilline: “Even if President Trump claims he didn’t know the extent of the violence that would follow his speech, it was now…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2021
Even if President Trump claims he didn’t know the extent of the violence that would follow his speech, it was now happening in plain view. He doesn’t send help. Doesn’t try to stop it. Doesn’t even acknowledge the attack.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island
Source
msnbc.com

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David Cicilline's remarks on Trump's inaction during the Capitol riot.

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