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Jamie Raskin: “In 2024, Donald Trump tried to mount and incite a violent insurrection against the peaceful transfer of power…”

Featuring: Jamie Raskin, Democratic | U.S. House Maryland, District 8

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Very quickly, will you accept the results if Republicans win control of Congress? Well, you know, the perfect example is 2020. In 2024, Donald Trump tried to mount and incite a violent insurrection against the peaceful transfer of power in order to deny a presidential election. In 2024, we accepted it. So we accept the rule of law. And, and they are the ones who are constantly violating it. This is a great opportunity for America. (05:24–05:35)

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Asserts that Donald Trump attempted to incite an insurrection in 2024.

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