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Charges cite Trump unrest in alleged plot on Democrats’ HQ

The John L. Burton California Democratic Party Headquarters is seen in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, July 16, 2021. Two California men have been charged with plotting to blow up the Democratic Party's headquarters, a bombing they hoped would be the first in a series of politically-motivated attacks, federal prosecutors said, Thursday, July 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) FILE - This image provided by the Napa County, Calif., Sheriff's Office, shows Ian Benjamin Rogers, one of two California men who have been charged with plotting to blow up the Democratic Party's headquarters in the state capital, a bombing they hoped would be the first in a series of politically-motivated attacks, federal prosecutors said Thursday, July 15, 2021. Rogers, 45, and Jarrod Copeland, 37, each face multiple charges including conspiracy to destroy by fire or explosive a building used or in affecting interstate commerce, prosecutors said. (Napa County Sheriff's Office via AP, File) The John L. Burton California Democratic Party Headquarters is seen in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, July 16, 2021. Two California men have been charged with plotting to blow up the Democratic Party's headquarters, a bombing they hoped would be the first in a series of politically-motivated attacks, federal prosecutors said, Thursday, July 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) FILE -- In this June 16, 2014, file photo. then-California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton speaks during the dedication of the John L. Burton California Democratic Party Headquarters in Sacramento, Calif., in Sacramento, Calif. Two California men have been charged with plotting to blow up the state Democratic Party's headquarters in Sacramento, a bombing they hoped would be the first in a series of politically-motivated attacks, federal prosecutors said Thursday, July 15, 2021. From left are then-House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, then-Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins, then-state Senate President Pro Term Darrell Steinberg. At right is then-Gov. Jerry Brown and second from right is then-California Attorney General Kamala Harris. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)