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Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell blames Donald Trump for Capitol violence, saying President ‘provoked’ mob
US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has explicitly blamed Donald Trump for the deadly violence at the Capitol, saying the mob was “fed lies”, and the President and others “provoked” those intent on overturning Joe Biden’s election.
Key points:
- Mitch McConnell said Mr Trump and others incited the angry mob that descended on the Capitol
- He vowed a “safe and successful” inauguration of Joe Biden tomorrow
- He and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer met earlier to organise the new Senate chamber
Ahead of Mr Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, Senator McConnell’s remarks were his most severe and public rebuke of the outgoing President.
The GOP leader was setting the tone for Republicans who will consider whether to convict Mr…
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