US: Donald Trump wanted to join Capitol rioters, former White House aide testifies
By DW
29 June 2022 |
4:35 pm
The former US president allegedly tried to grab the steering wheel in a limo after being told he could not join his supporters. A secret service agent was forced to restrain him, according to the testimony.
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