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Trump’s acquittal was real; exoneration was not

Trump escaped conviction in the Senate, but the February 13 trial still ended with a record of bipartisan blame, a renewed focus on Jan. 6, and a political hit that no grievance-laced statement could erase.

Why it matters: Acquittal, not exoneration

First recorded Feb 14, 2021·Meaningfully updated Feb 14, 2021

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Trump’s acquittal was real; exoneration was not

Trump escaped conviction in the Senate, but the February 13 trial still ended with a record of bipartisan blame, a renewed focus on Jan. 6, and a political hit that no grievance-laced statement could erase.

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Confidence 5/5

Trump’s acquittal was real; exoneration was not

Trump escaped conviction in the Senate, but the February 13 trial still ended with a record of bipartisan blame, a renewed focus on Jan. 6, and a political hit that no grievance-laced statement could erase.

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