We have already decided Trump is guilty. He shouldn't be allowed to introduce any evidence that might show someone else is responsible and he is innocent. We told everyone that his claims were disinformation, and allowing actual facts into the public record would destroy our carefully constructed propaganda.
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We have already decided Trump is guilty. He shouldn't be allowed to introduce any evidence that might show someone else is responsible and he is innocent. We told everyone that his claims were disinformation, and allowing actual facts into the public record would destroy our carefully constructed propaganda.