Sen. Romney: This was 'an insurrection incited by the President'
Elections,2020 Election,Mitt Romney,Capitol Chaos
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Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) called the riots at the US Capitol "an insurrection incited by the President of the United States," while addressing his colleagues at a ceremonial counting of electoral votes that will confirm President-elect Biden's win.
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