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June 24, 2022

Six Republican Congressmembers Who Backed Trump's Election Lies Sought Pardons
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The January 6 committee revealed six members of Congress who supported
Trump's coup attempt sought presidential pardons: Mo Brooks of Alabama,
Matt Gaetz of Florida, Louie Gohmert of Texas, Marjorie Taylor Greene of
Georgia, Scott Perry of Pennsylvania and Andy Biggs of Arizona. We will
have more on the January 6 hearing later in the program.


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