In the immediate aftermath of January 6th, it was accepted almost universally across Washington that Donald Trump was to blame. Lawmakers had been in danger because of him. But as time wore on this conviction wavered. So how did Trump manage to maintain his control of the Republican Party?

Listen to Katty and Anthony discuss how America tried and failed to hold Trump responsible after January 6th.

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