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Members of Congress reacted to news of former President Trump's indictment by a Manhattan grand jury with a mixture of shock, outrage, fear, uncertainty and celebration.

Why it matters: It's the first time in U.S. history a former president has been indicted — a shock to the 2024 election and a move likely to harden pro- and anti-Trump sentiments well beyond Washington.

The indictment remained sealed late Thursday, so the precise charges and evidence against Trump were unclear. 

The ex-president was under investigation over $130,000 in alleged hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels as he was running for election in 2016. She has said they had an affair, which he denies.

The latest: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said in a tweet that "the House of Representatives will hold [Manhattan District Attorney] Alvin Bragg and his unprecedented abuse of power to account."

Three GOP-led House committees already are investigating Bragg's probe of Trump at McCarthy's direction, though Bragg's office has pushed back against efforts to get him to testify or turn over materials to Congress in an active prosecution. 

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), by contrast, said in a statement there should be "no outside political influence, intimidation or interference" in the case.

"I encourage both Mr. Trump’s critics and supporters to let the process proceed peacefully and according to the law,” Schumer said.

What they're saying: "Going to be dangerous days ahead," Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) told Axios, channeling concerns of lawmakers about potential violence in response to the indictment.

"No one in this country is above the law — including former President Trump," progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) said in a statement, calling for a measure to "ensure Trump is banned from running for any public office."

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a vocal Trump foe and former House Intelligence Committee chair, said in a statement that "this step, while unprecedented, is also deeply and fundamentally necessary to preserve the rule of law."

The other side: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the Trump-aligned chair of the Judiciary Committee who has been running point on the House investigations into Bragg, had a one word response: "Outrageous."

 “Alvin Bragg just single-handedly secured Donald Trump the 2024 presidential election," conservative Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, told Axios.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), a more establishment-minded Republican, said the indictment "doesn't pass the smell test" and said Congress has "every right" to investigate the Manhattan DA's decision-making.

Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.), another conservative, said the indictment is "clearly an attempt to intimidate President Trump and influence the upcoming 2024 elections."

The intrigue: A few lawmakers are taking a more measured, wait-and-see approach to the indictment.

"I trust our legal system," moderate Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) told Axios, "There’s checks and balances with a jury, judges and appeals. President Trump will be able to make his defense and we’ll all see if this is a partisan prosecution or not."

Asked about concerns of violence, Bacon said, "I defend peaceful protest. I doubt it will get violent, but if it does those [people] should be held legally accountable."

“In America we believe in the rule of law," Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), who is running for a competitive U.S. Senate seat, said in a statement. “We should wait to hear from the grand jury before jumping to conclusions.”

“As this process continues, former President Trump should be afforded the due process protections that he is guaranteed by our Constitution, just like any other American," Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said in a statement. " But no one is above the law — not even a former president.”

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), a close Trump ally, is already fundraising off the anger around the indictment — as is the former president.

"THIS JUST IN: PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS BEEN INDICTED," reads a text from his campaign, calling it "unfair on so many levels." 

The text includes a link to a WinRed page that says Trump was indicted "for being a patriot."

already investigating Bragg's Trump probe

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Congress enters "dangerous" territory as Trump indicted

It's the first time in U.S. history a former president has been indicted.

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Members of Congress reacted to news of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="former President Trump&#x27;s " data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="550b2cb4-15ad-4447-a98f-a475fa437f17" data-vars-headline="Congress enters &quot;dangerous&quot; territory as Trump indicted" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">former President Trump&#x27;s </a><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="indictment by a Manhattan grand jury" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/30/trump-indicted-manhattan-grand-jury-criminal" data-vars-content-id="550b2cb4-15ad-4447-a98f-a475fa437f17" data-vars-headline="Congress enters &quot;dangerous&quot; territory as Trump indicted" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/30/trump-indicted-manhattan-grand-jury-criminal" target="_self">indictment by a Manhattan grand jury</a> with a mixture of shock, outrage, fear, uncertainty and celebration.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the first time in U.S. history a former president has been indicted — a shock to the 2024 election and a move likely to harden pro- and anti-Trump sentiments well beyond Washington.<ul><li>The indictment remained sealed late Thursday, so the precise charges and evidence against Trump were unclear. </li><li>The ex-president was under investigation over $130,000 in alleged hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels as he was running for election in 2016. She has said they had an affair, which he denies.</li></ul>The latest: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="said in a tweet" data-vars-click-url="https://twitter.com/SpeakerMcCarthy/status/1641574001934757889?s=20" data-vars-content-id="550b2cb4-15ad-4447-a98f-a475fa437f17" data-vars-headline="Congress enters &quot;dangerous&quot; territory as Trump indicted" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerMcCarthy/status/1641574001934757889?s=20" target="_blank">said in a tweet</a> that &quot;the House of Representatives will hold [Manhattan District Attorney] Alvin Bragg and his unprecedented abuse of power to account.&quot;<ul><li>Three GOP-led House committees <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="already are investigating Bragg&#x27;s probe of Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/20/house-republicans-alvin-bragg-trump" data-vars-content-id="550b2cb4-15ad-4447-a98f-a475fa437f17" data-vars-headline="Congress enters &quot;dangerous&quot; territory as Trump indicted" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/20/house-republicans-alvin-bragg-trump" target="_self">already are investigating Bragg&#x27;s probe of Trump</a> at McCarthy&#x27;s direction, though Bragg&#x27;s office has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pushed back against" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/23/manhattan-bragg-dubeck-letter-house-republicans" data-vars-content-id="550b2cb4-15ad-4447-a98f-a475fa437f17" data-vars-headline="Congress enters &quot;dangerous&quot; territory as Trump indicted" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/23/manhattan-bragg-dubeck-letter-house-republicans" target="_self">pushed back against</a> efforts to get him to testify or turn over materials to Congress in an active prosecution. </li><li>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), by contrast, said in a statement there should be &quot;no outside political influence, intimidation or interference&quot; in the case.</li><li>&quot;I encourage both Mr. Trump’s critics and supporters to let the process proceed peacefully and according to the law,” Schumer said.</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: &quot;Going to be dangerous days ahead,&quot; Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) told Axios, channeling <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="concerns of lawmakers about potential violence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/21/trump-arrest-lawmakers-jan-6" data-vars-content-id="550b2cb4-15ad-4447-a98f-a475fa437f17" data-vars-headline="Congress enters &quot;dangerous&quot; territory as Trump indicted" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/21/trump-arrest-lawmakers-jan-6" target="_self">concerns of lawmakers about potential violence</a> in response to the indictment.<ul><li>&quot;No one in this country is above the law — including former President Trump,&quot; progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) said in a statement, calling for a measure to &quot;ensure Trump is banned from running for any public office.&quot;</li><li>Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a vocal Trump foe and former House Intelligence Committee chair, said in a statement that &quot;this step, while unprecedented, is also deeply and fundamentally necessary to preserve the rule of law.&quot;</li></ul>The other side: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the Trump-aligned chair of the Judiciary Committee who has been <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="running point on the House investigations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/23/house-gop-widens-manhattan-da-probe-with-outreach-to-ex-prosecutors" data-vars-content-id="550b2cb4-15ad-4447-a98f-a475fa437f17" data-vars-headline="Congress enters &quot;dangerous&quot; territory as Trump indicted" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/23/house-gop-widens-manhattan-da-probe-with-outreach-to-ex-prosecutors" target="_self">running point on the House investigations</a> into <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bragg" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/21/trump-case-alvin-bragg-manhattan-district-attorney" data-vars-content-id="550b2cb4-15ad-4447-a98f-a475fa437f17" data-vars-headline="Congress enters &quot;dangerous&quot; territory as Trump indicted" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/21/trump-case-alvin-bragg-manhattan-district-attorney" target="_self">Bragg</a>, had a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one word response" data-vars-click-url="https://twitter.com/Jim_Jordan/status/1641557944104808449?s=20" data-vars-content-id="550b2cb4-15ad-4447-a98f-a475fa437f17" data-vars-headline="Congress enters &quot;dangerous&quot; territory as Trump indicted" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://twitter.com/Jim_Jordan/status/1641557944104808449?s=20" target="_blank">one word response</a>: &quot;Outrageous.&quot;<ul><li> “Alvin Bragg just single-handedly secured Donald Trump the 2024 presidential election,&quot; conservative Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, told Axios.</li><li>Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), a more establishment-minded Republican, said the indictment &quot;doesn&#x27;t pass the smell test&quot; and said Congress has &quot;every right&quot; to investigate the Manhattan DA&#x27;s decision-making.</li><li>Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.), another conservative, said the indictment is &quot;clearly an attempt to intimidate President Trump and influence the upcoming 2024 elections.&quot;</li></ul>The intrigue: A few lawmakers are taking a more measured, wait-and-see approach to the indictment.<ul><li>&quot;I trust our legal system,&quot; moderate Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) told Axios, &quot;There’s checks and balances with a jury, judges and appeals. President Trump will be able to make his defense and we’ll all see if this is a partisan prosecution or not.&quot;</li><li>Asked about concerns of violence, Bacon said, &quot;I defend peaceful protest. I doubt it will get violent, but if it does those [people] should be held legally accountable.&quot;</li><li>“In America we believe in the rule of law,&quot; Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), who is running for a competitive U.S. Senate seat, said in a statement. “We should wait to hear from the grand jury before jumping to conclusions.”</li><li>“As this process continues, former President Trump should be afforded the due process protections that he is guaranteed by our Constitution, just like any other American,&quot; Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said in a statement. &quot; But no one is above the law — not even a former president.”</li></ul>What caught our eye: Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), a close Trump ally, is already fundraising off the anger around the indictment — as is the former president.<ul><li>&quot;THIS JUST IN: PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS BEEN INDICTED,&quot; reads a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="text from his campaign" data-vars-click-url="https://twitter.com/AndrewSolender/status/1641570569677328386?s=20" data-vars-content-id="550b2cb4-15ad-4447-a98f-a475fa437f17" data-vars-headline="Congress enters &quot;dangerous&quot; territory as Trump indicted" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://twitter.com/AndrewSolender/status/1641570569677328386?s=20" target="_blank">text from his campaign</a>, calling it &quot;unfair on so many levels.&quot; </li><li>The text includes a link to a WinRed page that says Trump was indicted &quot;for being a patriot.&quot;</li></ul>

President Biden has made the COVID-19 crisis and a post-Trump return to national unity and traditional democratic ideals his top priorities. From vaccinations to stimulus to schools, Biden is seeking bipartisan compromise while showing a willingness to use executive authority and bare Democratic majorities in the U.S. House and Senate to implement his policies. Republican leaders are navigating deep party divisions over if and how to move beyond former President Trump.

Politics & Policy

The Manhattan District Attorney's office, in a letter on Friday, urged House Republican committee chairs to denounce former President Trump's "harsh" rhetoric.

Why it matters: The letter comes a day after a New York grand jury voted to indict Trump, prompting a bombastic reaction from the former president.

The charges stem from the Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's probe into alleged hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Driving the news: The letter to Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) and House Administration Committee Chair Bryan Steil (R-Wisc.) cited Trump's warning about "death & destruction" in response to an indictment.

"You could use the stature of your office to denounce these attacks and urge respect for the fairness of our justice system and for the work of the impartial grand jury," wrote Bragg's general counsel, Leslie Dubeck.

Instead, she said, "you and many of your colleagues have chosen to collaborate with Mr. Trump’s efforts to vilify and denigrate the integrity of elected state prosecutors and trial judges and made unfounded allegations that the Office’s investigation ... is politically motivated."

Dubeck urged the trio to "refrain from these inflammatory accusations" and "let the criminal justice process proceed without unlawful political interference."

Between the lines: The letter also aimed to counter the reactions of Trump's Republican allies in Congress to the indictment.

"Like any other defendant, Mr. Trump is entitled to challenge these charges in court and avail himself of all processes and protections that New York State’s robust criminal procedure affords," Dubeck wrote.

"What neither Mr. Trump nor Congress may do is interfere with the ordinary course of proceedings in New York State."

The other side: An aide to one of the committee chairs told Axios they are still reviewing the letter, while others did not respond to requests for comment.

The backdrop: The three committee chairs have been locked in a war of words with Manhattan DA's office since requesting Bragg's testimony and materials related to its investigation of Trump earlier this month.

Zoom in: The letter on Friday sought to fulfill a pledge Dubeck made in her previous correspondence to detail how the DA's office uses federal funds.

Dubeck wrote that, of more than $1 billion in civil asset forfeiture the DA's office has helped the federal government secure in the last 15 years, roughly $5,000 was spent investigating Trump and his businesses.

She also laid out around $840,000 the office has received from three grant programs, writing that "no expenses incurred relating to [the Trump probe] have been paid from funds that the Office receives through federal grant programs."

Yes, but: The GOP committee chairs said a written accounting about the DA's use of federal funds would not satisfy their demands.

In response to Dubeck asked for a meeting to discuss whether any of their areas of inquiry had a legitimate legislative purpose, the chairs wrote that they are weighing legislation to protect presidents from "politically motivated" probes.

What’s next: Dubeck asked for a list of questions and documents they could provide that would not violate grand jury secrecy rules or interfere with a pending criminal case.

“We trust you will make a good-faith effort to reach a negotiated resolution before taking the unprecedented and unconstitutional step of serving a subpoena on a district attorney for information related to an ongoing state criminal prosecution.”

The Senate sergeant-at-arms warned Senate staff on Friday that they "anticipate demonstration activity across the country related to the indictment of former President Trump."

Trump's warning about "death & destruction"

Manhattan DA presses House GOP to condemn Trump rhetoric

The DA's office is seeking a list of questions and documents from the committee chairs.

Reps. James Comer and Jim Jordan. Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images.

McCarthy threatens to go it alone on debt ceiling

Kevin McCarthy

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Thursday that House Republicans are prepared to try to raise the debt limit on their own if <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President Biden" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/joe-biden" data-vars-content-id="9fd71e6e-0704-43a9-bf51-93fae5a7a333" data-vars-headline="McCarthy threatens to go it alone on debt ceiling" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/joe-biden" target="_self">President Biden</a> doesn&#x27;t return to the negotiating table.Why it matters: It marks a strategy shift by the House speaker as Biden demands Republicans present a budget plan before he engages in talks – which they appear strongly disinclined to do.

Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Mich.) announced Friday he has been diagnosed with a "serious but curable form of cancer."

Driving the news: In a statement, Kildee said he will have surgery to remove the cancer "in a few weeks," adding that "the prognosis after surgery and treatment is excellent."

Kildee, a co-chair of the Democrats' Steering and Policy Committee, said the surgery will result in his absence from the House, which has a narrow Republican majority, for several weeks afterwards.

What he's saying: “A few weeks ago, after consulting with my doctors, I scheduled what I thought was a preventive scan for a swollen lymph node. The results, it turns out, were more significant," Kildee said in the statement.

Doctors diagnosed Kildee with squamous cell carcinoma, he said. "Thankfully, I caught it very early. With early detection and great doctors, they found a very small tumor in one of my tonsils."

"I’m eager to have this chapter behind me and get back to work. But in the meantime, I’ll be away from the office for a period of time," he said.

He added that, in his absence, his congressional office "will remain open to serve the people of Michigan’s Eighth Congressional District."

The big picture: Several other House Democrats have been diagnosed with cancer in recent months.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the chair of the House Oversight Committee, announced in December that he had been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma and would undergo chemotherapy.

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) said in February he "successfully" underwent surgery to remove gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, a type of cancer that forms in the GI tract.

Background: A five-term congressman, Kildee was first elected in 2012 to a Flint, Michigan-based House seat vacated by his father, Dale Kildee, who served for more than 30 years.

Kildee has served in a number of different roles in Democratic leadership, including chief deputy whip in the last Congress.

Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee diagnosed with cancer

Kildee said he will be absent for several weeks as he undergoes surgery.

Rep. Dan Kildee, wearing a grey suit, blue shirt and blue tie, speaks into a microphone while sitting behind the dais at a committee hearing.

Rep. Dan Kildee. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images.

House Democrats

Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Mich.) announced Friday he has been diagnosed with a &quot;serious but curable form of cancer.&quot;Driving the news: In a statement, Kildee said he will have surgery to remove the cancer &quot;in a few weeks,&quot; adding that &quot;the prognosis after surgery and treatment is excellent.&quot;

As they begin a two-week recess under the cloud of a Trump indictment, several House Democrats are allowing staffers to work from home as a safety precaution, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: To many lawmakers, the memory of Trump supporters ransacking the Capitol on Jan. 6 is still fresh on the mind.

It comes amid concerns over potential unrest after the former president encouraged supporters to protest and warned of "death and destruction" if he was arrested.

Driving the news: The Senate sergeant-at-arms sent out an alert to Senate staffers on Friday saying they "anticipate demonstration activity across the country related to the indictment of former President Trump."

"While law enforcement is not tracking any specific, credible threats against the Capitol or state offices, there is potential for demonstration activity," the alert said, adding that staffers "may observe a greater law enforcement presence on Capitol Hill."

What we're hearing: Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) told Axios she told her staff to work from home on Friday, saying she is "alert" to the dangers and calling Trump's fiery speech in Waco a "call to arms."

"I don't ever want to see a Jan. 6 again," she said. "I've been in the Trump hate tunnel, Donald Trump has gone after me, and quite frankly I don't have security. I don't have entourages."

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.), one of the members who was trapped in the gallery on Jan. 6, said he will allow staff to work from home on Tuesday, when Trump is reportedly expected to be arraigned in New York.

"Much of the language from the former President and his devotees is similar to what inspired Jan. 6th," he said, "I'm concerned about safety for my colleagues and my staff."

The backdrop: The move was taken by some offices several weeks ago – the day Trump said he was going to be arrested and called for supporters to "protest, take our nation back," according to several senior Democratic aides.

One first-term Democrat, whose office wished to remain anonymous to comment on security plans, will re-up that policy, according to a staffer.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) who let staff work from home last week, is considering taking the step again next week, said spokesperson Jenna Behringer.

The big picture: The congressional baseball shooting, a string of threats and attacks against members last year, the assault on Paul Pelosi and an overall rise in threats towards lawmakers have all contributed to frayed nerves on the Hill.

Trump has also rattled officials with his ability to whip his sympathizers into rage. The most recent example was a flurry of threats against federal law enforcement and others after the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago last August.

What we're watching: After Trump's initial call to protest, several Republican lawmakers contradicted him and urged his supporters to stay home.

But one of them is already reversing course.

"New York put your MAGA hats on," Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) tweeted on Friday, "Under our constitutional rights, we WILL support President Trump and protest the tyrants. I'll see you on Tuesday."

overall rise in threats towards lawmakers

threats against federal law enforcement and others

Scoop: Dems let staff stay home over Trump indictment safety fears

The Capitol Police is expected to ramp up its presence on the Hill.

United States Capitol at night with a motorcycle's headline in the foreground.

As they begin a two-week recess under the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cloud of a Trump indictment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/30/trump-indicted-manhattan-grand-jury-criminal" data-vars-content-id="c75ade2b-882f-4ad1-9f4c-899db0485fd1" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Dems let staff stay home over Trump indictment safety fears" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/30/trump-indicted-manhattan-grand-jury-criminal" target="_self">cloud of a Trump indictment</a>, several House Democrats are allowing staffers to work from home as a safety precaution, Axios has learned.Why it matters: To many lawmakers, the memory of Trump supporters <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ransacking the Capitol on Jan. 6" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/21/trump-arrest-lawmakers-jan-6" data-vars-content-id="c75ade2b-882f-4ad1-9f4c-899db0485fd1" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Dems let staff stay home over Trump indictment safety fears" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/21/trump-arrest-lawmakers-jan-6" target="_self">ransacking the Capitol on Jan. 6</a> is still fresh on the mind.

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