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At impeachment hearing, lawmakers will deliberate over a deadly weapon used in the attack on Capitol Hill – President Trump's words

  • Written by Kurt Braddock, Assistant Professor, American University School of Communication
imageA video screen displays Donald Trump's face as he prepares to address a crowd of his supporters.Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

Five days after supporters of President Donald Trump attacked the Capitol building, the House of Representatives introduced a single article of impeachment against the president.

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