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A meeting involving outside advisers to former President Donald J. Trump and White House officials devolved into what witnesses described as a chaotic confrontation over a desperate attempt to overturn the election.
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The Jan. 6 Committee outlined its belief that Trump intentionally motivated his supporters to storm the Capitol despite several of his advisers dismissing voter fraud concerns.
The meeting, which took place on Dec. 18, 2020, was a central focus of Tuesday's hearing held by the House select committee investigating the Capitol riot.
During a long, intense meeting at the White House Dec. 18, 2020, members of Donald Trump's inner circle fought over baseless claims of election fraud.