On the second day of public hearings, the investigation heard how the former US president's closest campaign advisers, senior government officials, and even his family tried to dismantle some of his bizarre voter fraud claims.
"He was becoming detached from reality," said former attorney general William Barr, who also gave evidence to the committee.Dramatic footage of Capitol riotsInstead of listening to his aides, the advisers said Mr Trump sided with a"definitely intoxicated" Rudy Giuliani to launch a movement that culminated in the 6 January attack.
Previously recorded evidence given by Mr Trump's 2020 campaign manager Bill Stepien was played to the committee after he was forced to leave the hearing due to his wife going into labour. Aides worked to counsel him on what to do next, but Mr Trump chose to listen to Mr Giuliani instead, who told him to declare a victory.
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