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Nebraska Sen. Sasse says Trump incited Capitol riot

by Grant Schulte
| January 8, 2021 2:03 PM

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse blasted President Donald Trump on Friday for his statements just before the riot at the U.S. Capitol, saying the president deserved some blame for “pouring gasoline on these fires of division” and disregarding his oath of office.

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