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Behind The Fallen Capitol, A Government In Ruins

This Week in the Swamp: A weekly dive into the muck of the Trump administration.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 14: A damaged window frame sits on the floor of the U.S. Capitol on January 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. Security has been increased throughout Washington following the breach of the U.S. Capi... WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 14: A damaged window frame sits on the floor of the U.S. Capitol on January 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. Security has been increased throughout Washington following the breach of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday, and leading up to the Presidential Inauguration. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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January 14, 2021 5:22 p.m.

We can only hope that President Donald Trump will be out of the White House by this time next week. 

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