Trump Calls for Jan. 6 Investigation — After Escaping Charges for It

And he appointed an ally who gave a Capitol tour on Jan. 5, 2021 to lead the investigation.

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The pro-Trump attack on the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021 | Alex Kent/Tennessee Lookout

By Brian Daitzman

The man indicted for inciting the Capitol riot is now investigating those who tried to hold him accountable for it.

Donald Trump was federally indicted for inciting the Capitol riot. Now he’s using the presidency to investigate those who held him accounta…

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