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Trump’s acquittal didn’t end the January 6 lie — it kept it alive

In the week after the Senate acquitted Donald Trump on February 13, 2021, Trump and allies continued denying or minimizing the attack on the Capitol, while Republicans split over how much of the former president’s record to keep carrying.

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First recorded Feb 19, 2021·Meaningfully updated Feb 19, 2021

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Trump’s acquittal didn’t end the January 6 lie — it kept it alive

In the week after the Senate acquitted Donald Trump on February 13, 2021, Trump and allies continued denying or minimizing the attack on the Capitol, while Republicans split over how much of the former president’s record to keep carrying.

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