Phil Scott: “The fact these flames of hate and insurrection were lit by…”

“Seeing our capital, a symbol of democracy around the world, stormed by an angry mob was heartbreaking. And let me be clear, these actions were not patriotic, and these people are not patriots. The fact these flames of hate and insurrection were lit by the President of the United States will be remembered as one of the darkest chapters in our nation's history. It also shows just how divided our country has become and how desperately we need to heal and be united once again. Because we simply can't go on like this any longer.” (01:25–01:36)

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