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A Kentucky state trooper has been reassigned after attending the Trump rally that turned into a deadly attack on the US Capitol with his family

Pro-Trump protesters clash with police during the tally of electoral votes that that would certify Joe Biden as the winner of the U.S. presidential election outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.A Kentucky state trooper has been reassigned after attending the January 6 pro-Trump rally that turned into a deadly riot at the US Capitol.He's among several law enforcement officers under scrutiny for their involvement in Wednesday's events.

The trooper attended the rally with his family and left before the rioting and attack on the Capitol began,. The spokesperson did not reveal the name of the trooper and said he was "temporarily reassigned" while the police force reviewed his conduct. The riot began following a "Stop the Steal" rally, where President Donald Trump directed his supporters to fight for him and said Congress shouldn't certify the electoral college votes in favor of President-elect Joe Biden, who won the 2020 presidential election. Trump has continued to deny the reality of his loss, for months calling the election "rigged," although he conceded after the riot that a new administration would begin on January 20.

The trooper is among several law enforcement officials reportedly involved in Wednesday's events. A deputy sheriff in Franklin County, Kentucky,

 

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Do you even hire editors? Just guessing the answer is NO!

Such horrible grammar

Had a buddy that was friends with a cop, he got completely drunk & belligerent at a wedding. Telling everyone he's untouchable....still a cop today. SMH, I'm sure there are good ones out there, but I've only met 1. I hope there are more.

kystatepolice Fire him!

He should be reassigned to a jail cell.

Reassigned? How about fired?

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