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Trump's silence was a trigger for January 6 US Capitol riot, former special counsel says
Former special counsel Jack Smith tells Congress that the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Donald Trump.
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified to Congress that the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot would not have occurred without Donald Trump's actions. Smith's statement suggests a causal link between Trump's behavior and the violence at the U.S. Capitol. Trump's involvement in inciting the riot has been a point of contention in ongoing investigations into the event. The testimony highlights the significance of Trump's role in the lead-up to the insurrection.
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