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SUMMARY
Former President Trump defended the protesters who took part in the events at the Capitol on January 6th, 2021, referring to them as "warriors" during a rally in Nevada. Trump reiterated that they were victims protesting a rigged election and stated that police welcomed them into the Capitol. He's consistently championed those charged as hostages and vowed to prioritize their freedom if reelected. Over 1,200 defendants have been charged, with more than 700 pleading guilty to federal charges related to the events that day, according to the Justice Department.
