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... The nonprofit group Stand in the Gap is planning the Sept. 5 charity event for families of Jan. 6 defendants at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. According to the group's website, the event will raise money and pay tribute to "all J6 defendants who have shown incredible courage and sacrifice."

The Trump campaign told USA TODAY he will not attend the gala, although the event lists him as an invited speaker alongside confirmed speakers Rudy Giuliani, a former New York City mayor and disbarred attorney, and Anthony Raimondi, a reputed mob enforcer.

Trump has repeatedly defended the actions of those who, at his urging, attacked the U.S. Capitol in a bid to disrupt Congress as it was certifying Joe Biden's election victory. Trump has called the Jan. 6 defendants "peaceful protesters" and "hostages" and said authorities are mistreating them. ...