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Trump Blamed for January 6 Riot: Special Counsel's Findings

1/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump was named most culpable in the January 6 Capitol riot by Jack Smith, the former special counsel.
Smith said the attack would not have occurred without Trump.
In his deposition, Smith defended the investigations.
Smith rejected claims of political motivation.
The investigations have raised questions about Trump's accountability overall.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump was named most culpable in the January 6 Capitol riot by Jack Smith, the former special counsel.
Smith said the attack would not have occurred without Trump.
In his deposition, Smith defended the investigations.
Smith rejected claims of political motivation.
The investigations have raised questions about Trump's accountability overall.