Trump issues support for Jan. 6 riot defendants as cops brace for Capitol rally backing prisoners
Trump's statement that those people are being "persecuted" came as police in Washington prepared for, which is being held to support the defendants.
"I've called for trump to be arrested and prosecuted for his Jan 6 treason," Pascrell wrote in a Twitter post. "Nothing has changed."
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