Q&A: Joe Fleming on what happened at the Capitol

by: 12 News

Posted: Jan 7, 2021 / 08:26 AM EST / Updated: Jan 7, 2021 / 08:26 AM EST

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming joined us virtually Thursday morning for a recap of what happened at the Capitol on Wednesday.

Watch the full interview in the video above.

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