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Dick Durbin: “Smith is not remotely qualified to be a U.S. attorney.”

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Published | Video Starts at 09:27

Smith blames the police for what happened on January 6. Without evidence, he 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. Prior to becoming interim U.S. attorney, he had no courtroom or litigation experience whatsoever. None. (09:27)

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Asserts that Darren Smith lacks qualifications to be a U.S. attorney.

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