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David Cicilline: “Well, Lawrence, what we know is the article of impeachment charges the president with incitement of insurrection, and…”

On the recordJanuary 23, 2021
Well, Lawrence, what we know is the article of impeachment charges the president with incitement of insurrection, and that insurrection happened at the capitol on January 6th, which was the meeting of the Electoral College, this sacred ritual that represents the peaceful transfer of power.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island
Source
msnbc.com

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Cicilline discusses the charges against Trump related to the January 6th insurrection and the peaceful transfer of power.

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