Mitch McConnell zings Trump after Capitol riot criminal referral:
McConnell's statement on Monday is the senator's latest salvo in a long-standing and deeply ...
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McConnell responds to recommendation to prosecute TrumpOn Monday, the House panel referred the matter to the Justice Department over four allegations.
Key FactsDec 20, 2022 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
- The four recommended charges involved conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to make false statements, obstructing an official proceeding, and inciting an insurrection.
- The referral does not itself mean prosecution; the Justice Department will decide whether to charge Trump.
- In a statement to CNN, McConnell said the entire nation knew who was responsible for the January 6 riot.
- In February 2021, McConnell had already held Trump responsible for the riot, while voting that day to acquit him.
There is no question — none — that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day.— Mitch McConnell, in a February 2021 Senate speech about Trump's role in the January 6 Capitol riot
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