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Breitbart: Rep. Jayapal appears to suggest a Democratic House should revisit January 6

Breitbart reports that the Washington Democrat said Democrats must hold "these people" accountable, and quotes her criticizing the lack of accountability for Trump.

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Breitbart News says remarks by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Washington Democrat, indicate Democrats could reopen scrutiny of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot if they regain majority. The outlet quotes her saying Democrats must "hold these people accountable for everything they’ve done." It also quotes her claiming she caught COVID that night from Republicans in a safe room who refused to wear masks.

According to Breitbart, she called the riot a wake-up moment and said Trump was never held accountable, since the refused after two House . She is quoted claiming that without accountability Trump can destroy the White House, people in the streets and kill U.S. citizens. She also said Democrats must reverse some of the worst things and pass bills that help people.

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Breitbart News presents Jayapal's remarks as a sign Democrats would revisit the January 6 investigation, which its headline calls a "witch hunt," and describes her as a far-left "squad" member. It quotes her at length on accountability for Trump and the Capitol riot.

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