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Assemblyman facing calls to resign, accused of hyping up pro-Trump protesters

Republican Assemblyman Colin Schmitt is accused of hyping up pro-Trump protesters, ahead of Wednesday’s violence.

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Jan 7, 2021, 6:26 PM

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