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Proud Boys Trial Puts Jan. 6 Election Claims Back on Display

Opening statements in the Proud Boys sedition trial on Jan. 12 set out the government’s claim that the group used force to try to block the transfer of power after Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.

Why it matters: Jan. 6 hangover

First recorded Jan 14, 2023·Meaningfully updated Jan 14, 2023

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