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Five years ago, as lawmakers met to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, thousands of Americans violently stormed the Capitol in an effort to stop the proceedings.

In the years following, President Donald Trump defended many of the rioters, calling them “hostages” and “political prisoners.” Once back in office, Trump approved pardons for nearly 1,600 people charged in the riot.

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