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Balancing blame in the aftermath
The speaker is critical of Trump for not acting as the 'adult in the room' to calm things down during the Capitol storming. They believe that Trump could have influenced the majority of the people who stormed the Capitol that day to listen to him. While acknowledging that some events may have been exaggerated, the speaker feels that Trump was responsible for stopping the mob mentality that ensued. They also blame the media for exaggerating the events. The speaker presents a perspective that allows for being critical of Trump's actions on January 6th while also acknowledging the media's role in portrayal and leaves room for individuals to either criticize Trump's actions or view them as a disqualifying factor for holding office in the future.