Orwellian description of January 6 insurrection is a new low for the GOP

By: - February 10, 2022 1:32 am

Thousands of Donald Trump supporters storm the United States Capitol building following a “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6. The protesters stormed the historic building, breaking windows and clashing with police. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images.

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