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John Duarte: “No, he [Trump] did not tell the people to go attack the…”

Featuring: John Duarte, Republican | Former U.S. House, California, District 13

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13th Congressional District Candidates Debate

Published | Video Starts at 50:24

Well, we finally agree on something. The people who attack the Capitol are responsible for the attack on the Capitol. Totally agree. Well, look at that. Was Trump responsible? No, he [Trump] did not tell the people to go attack the Capitol. Go ahead, sir. We, the people who attack the Capitol are responsible for attacking the Capitol. There's a bunch of, well, there's actually fewer propositions on statewide propositions on this ballot than there have been in a long time. (50:24–50:30)

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Asserts that Trump did not instruct people to attack the Capitol.

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