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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Maroosha Muzaffar

Trump aide denies claim ex-president chose not to call National Guard during Jan 6 insurrection

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A former Donald Trump administration official has denied that the ex-president chose not to summon the National Guard during the January 6 insurrection.

Kash Patel, the former administration official, was present as a Trump witness on Wednesday for a potentially significant hearing taking place in Colorado. The trial will determine whether Mr Trump is eligible to run for the 2024 presidential ballot based on the 14th Amendment.

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