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Mitch McConnell: Trump ‘Provoked’ Capitol Rioters, Spread ‘Lies’ About Election

Tim Pearce
Mitch McConnell: Trump ‘Provoked’ Capitol Rioters, Spread ‘Lies’ About Election
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) slammed President Trump on Tuesday, alleging the president played a key role in provoking a mob to attack the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

McConnell delivered his harsh remarks during comments on the Senate floor. The Republican leader said that Trump, along with “other powerful people,” shared responsibility in the Jan. 6 riot and attack on Congress.

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