February 13, 2021 🟡 Significant

McConnell condemns Trump as "practically and morally responsible" after acquitting him

Minutes after voting to acquit based on the argument that the Senate lacked jurisdiction over a former president, Mitch McConnell delivered a speech flaying Trump. He stated there was "no question" Trump was responsible for the riot and that he fed the mob "false statements, conspiracy theories, and reckless hyperbole."

"no question"

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