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At Jan. 6 Hearing, Some Republicans Tried to Shrink the Attack

At a May 12, 2021 House hearing, several Republicans used minimizing language about the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, even as others objected to the hearing’s scope and Democrats pressed for accountability.

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First recorded May 12, 2021·Meaningfully updated May 12, 2021

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At Jan. 6 Hearing, Some Republicans Tried to Shrink the Attack

At a May 12, 2021 House hearing, several Republicans used minimizing language about the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, even as others objected to the hearing’s scope and Democrats pressed for accountability.

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