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- Tom Smith attended the Jan. 6 rally in Washington, D.C., according to his “Jar Head Salsa” X account.
- Smith denied unlawful conduct, saying he listened to President Donald Trump and left the Capitol.
- He secured the Republican nomination after Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet withdrew, despite his earlier exit.
- The X account, launched with his son Dave in 2009, posted memes praising Trump, the Proud Boys and Vladimir Putin.
