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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Clea Skopeliti

First Thing: Trump labels January 6 attacks on police ‘very minor incidents’

Man with cap in crowd speaking to mic
Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the far-right Proud Boys, speaks to the press after his release. Donald Trump has signed an executive order to pardon 1,500 people for their roles in the January 6 Capitol attack. Photograph: Michele Eve Sandberg/Rex/Shutterstock

Good morning.

Donald Trump has described attacks by insurrectionists on police officers at the US Capitol on January 6 2021 as “very minor incidents” after he offered sweeping clemency to those who took part.

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