Dick Durbin: “Smith claimed that rioters who breached the Capitol were…”

“Hundreds of Capitol police officers who risked their lives that day were guilty of, quote, massive incompetence. Smith blames the police for what happened on January 6. Without evidence, he Smith claimed that rioters who breached the Capitol were victims of entrapment. 1500 victims of entrapment. Moreover, Smith is not remotely qualified to be a U.S. attorney. He's going to be in the package, take it or leave it.” (09:17–09:23)

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