… in the Congress of the United States and the Capitol and the rest of that on the day designated to honor the constitution, to accept the results of the election. This was not just any old day. And to then say they're heroes and hostages if they're in jail and he's going to pardon them and this or that, I mean, we're talking serious stuff here. But nonetheless, what we want to talk about is the future. This elections are about the future. And that. And so people in leadership positions have to do what is appropriate in their time frame. (58:49–59:01)
CLAIM
Asserts that President Trump referred to insurrectionists as heroes and hostages and suggested pardoning them.
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