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The man who sued Trump for incitement: Politics Weekly Extra

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In the aftermath of the 6 January attack on the Capitol, Donald Trump was impeached and acquitted for a second time. Jonathan Freedland talks to Congressman Eric Swalwell who talks about what a special select committee is doing to hold those deemed responsible for inciting the mob accountable. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
29 Oct 2021 English United Kingdom News

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