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Former defense secretary Mattis denounces pro-Trump assault on Capitol

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2021-01-06
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    Mattis said the violent assault was fomented by Trump and enabled by political leaders who used deliberate disinformation to destroy trust in the election. He framed the target as constitutional government and the peaceful transfer of power, not ordinary protest. The statement is attributed analysis from Trump's former defense secretary; criminal responsibility rests on separate charges and judgments.

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    Mattis says Trump fomented the Capitol assault through falsehoods and political intimidation · Attributed assessment from former defense secretary