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2. Because the number cited is 3 orders of magnitude too big.

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 09:55 PM

Jun 8

Notice the inconsistency? $2.7 billion, but what's paid is nowhere near the almost $3 million?

https://factually.co/fact-checks/politics/capitol-repairs-cost-who-paid-jan-6-81d28e

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Because the number cited is 3 orders of magnitude too big. Igel Jun 8 #2