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Tribute to dead Capitol officer as Americans divided over Trump impeachment

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DC police officers outside the US Capitol salute a motorcade with the body of police officer Brian Sicknick, who died after a mob of US President Donald Trump's supporters invaded the building on Wednesday. The assault prompted calls to impeach Trump, but some Americans appear divided over the move.

Added on the 11/01/2021 05:57:32 - Copyright : AFP EN

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