How Trump went from condemning the January 6 insurrectionists to being one of their top supporters
The day after January 6, 2021, then-President Donald Trump denounced the rioters who violently stormed the Capitol building, breaking through barricades, battling law enforcement and sending members of Congress, who were set to formally certify his reelection loss, running for their lives. “Like all Americans, I am outraged by the violence, lawlessness, and mayhem,” he said in a video, condemning what he called a “heinous attack.” That condemnation was delayed and only offered amid widespread criticism — including from fellow Republicans — for his role in sparking the mayhem. But 2 1/2 years later, any sign of regret or...
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