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ABC's Jonathan Karl details Trump's efforts to overturn the election in 'Betrayal'

The new book from ABC News' chief Washington correspondent focuses on how Trump worked to overturn the election — but Karl also has a message about the rally at the Capitol that became a riot.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces during the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6.

A new book about former President Donald Trump's final months in office reveals more details about his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, culminating in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

As ABC News chief, Trump loyalists led a purge inside the administration.

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