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House Managers Ask Trump to Testify Under Oath

House impeachment managers asked former President Donald Trump to testify under oath after his defense team disputed key facts in the January 6 case. Trump’s lawyers rejected the request the same day, calling it a public relations stunt and declining the chance to appear.

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First recorded Feb 4, 2021·Meaningfully updated Feb 4, 2021

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House Managers Ask Trump to Testify Under Oath

House impeachment managers asked former President Donald Trump to testify under oath after his defense team disputed key facts in the January 6 case. Trump’s lawyers rejected the request the same day, calling it a public relations stunt and declining the chance to appear.

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House Managers Ask Trump to Testify Under Oath

House impeachment managers asked former President Donald Trump to testify under oath after his defense team disputed key facts in the January 6 case. Trump’s lawyers rejected the request the same day, calling it a public relations stunt and declining the chance to appear.

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