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President Trump called for the release of patriotic Americans who were protesting a “stolen election” on Friday, drawing attention to the ongoing plight of the Jan. 6 political prisoners being held in Washington, D.C.
“Patriotic Americans are being prosecuted for peacefully protesting a stolen election,” Trump said in a new statement. “LET THEM GO! They were convicted, or are awaiting trial, based on a giant lie, a radical left con job. Thank you to Tucker Carlson and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy for what you both have done. New video footage is irrefutable – absolutely irrefutable. Thank you very much.”
In early March, long-awaited footage from U.S. Capitol protests on Jan. 6, 2021, was aired by Fox News’ Tucker Carlson. The
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