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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Lloyd Green

Breaking History review: Jared Kushner’s dispiriting Trump book

Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner listen as Donald Trump meets with his cabinet at the White House in 2017.
Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner listen as Donald Trump meets with his cabinet at the White House in 2017. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

The House January 6 committee hearings depict Donald Trump as eager to storm the Capitol. He knew the rally held in his name included armed individuals. When rioters chanted “Hang Mike Pence”, Jared Kushner’s father-in-law remarked: “He deserves it.”

In response to a plea from Kevin McCarthy, the 45th president questioned the House Republican leader’s devotion. The mob invaded Congress. Trump sat back and watched.

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