Rep. Gonzalez: January 6 was an unforgivable assault inspired by Trump
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Former Republican Congressman Anthony Gonzalez describes his firsthand experience during the Capitol riot and explains his decision to vote for impeachment.
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“My view remains that it's an unforgivable assault on the country. And it was led by the former president who was inspired by him. And ultimately my view, which I think is coming out in this January six commission is that he kind of liked it and kind of liked what was going on.”
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