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Years of white supremacy threats culminated in Capitol riots

by Noreen NasirChristine Fernando
| January 15, 2021 12:06 AM

CHICAGO (AP) — Amid the American flags and Trump 2020 posters at the U.S. Capitol during last week's insurrection were far more sinister symbols: A man walking the halls of Congress carrying a Confederate flag. Banners proclaiming white supremacy and anti-government extremism. A makeshift noose and gallows ominously erected outside.

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