Congress is investigating the U.S. Capitol invasion that took place on January 6, 2021. Which of the following comes closer to your view about the congressional investigations?

Congress is investigating the U.S. Capitol invasion that took place on January 6, 2021. Which of the following comes closer to your view about the congressional investigations? Published on November 16, 2021 → Survey conducted on November 16, 2021 on 11636 U.S. adults

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Gender

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They are a serious attempt to find out what really happened

47%

They are a politically-motivated attempt to embarrass Donald Trump

34%

Not sure

19%

They are a serious attempt to find out what really happened

47%

They are a politically-motivated attempt to embarrass Donald Trump

34%

Not sure

19%

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