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politics1 year ago

Trump's Jail Threats Against Jan. 6 Committee Spark GOP Division

House Republicans are divided over Donald Trump's call to jail members of the January 6th Committee, with some expressing support for investigating potential legal violations by the committee. Trump has falsely accused the committee of destroying evidence, a claim debunked by fact-checks. While some GOP members are enthusiastic about potential prosecutions, others avoid commenting on Trump's statements. The situation highlights the deepening partisan divide and the potential for increased tension in Congress.

via The Bulwark|
#donald-trump#house-republicans#james-comer
politics2 years ago

"Potential Consequences of Marjorie Taylor Greene's Jan. 6 Investigation"

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has called for the creation of a new select committee to investigate the January 6th Capitol riot. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to release thousands of hours of footage from the attack, fulfilling a pledge he made to right-wing members of the GOP. Greene is demanding investigations and accountability for all involved, including members of the January 6th committee, Nancy Pelosi, FBI, DOJ, DC Police, Capitol Police, and witnesses who lied. Some see this move as a political stunt, while others believe it could backfire on Republicans. The release of the footage is seen as an attempt to reframe the narrative around the riot after the findings of the previous January 6th committee.

via Newsweek|
#capitol-riot#investigation#january-6th-committee
politics2 years ago

"Trump White House staffer Cassidy Hutchinson: From Testimony to Tell-All Book, Unveiling Secrets of the White House"

Cassidy Hutchinson, a former top aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, reflects on the fallout she experienced after testifying before the January 6th Committee. Hutchinson, who witnessed the events of January 6th, faced security threats and had to go into hiding. She struggled with the moral dilemma of betraying her colleagues but ultimately decided to come forward with what she knew. Hutchinson's testimony included explosive moments, such as a story about Trump trying to grab the steering wheel of the presidential limousine. Despite facing criticism and disbelief, Hutchinson stands by her testimony and has found inspiration in Alexander Butterfield, the former Nixon aide who helped bring down a president.

via CBS News|
#cassidy-hutchinson#fallout#january-6th-committee
politics2 years ago

Bennie Thompson Praises Liz Cheney's Integrity Over Party Loyalty

Rep. Bennie Thompson, the ranking member of the Homeland Security Committee, discusses the legal proceedings against former President Donald Trump and the allegations that they are politically motivated. He also talks about why he opened the Jan. 6 hearings by connecting that attack to America’s long history of racism and slavery and explains the flak he received for picking former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) as the committee’s vice chair. Additionally, he provides updates on the Jackson water crisis and recovery efforts in Mississippi after a tornado hit five counties in his district.

via POLITICO|
#bennie-thompson#donald-trump#january-6th-committee