“What we’re dealing with is a lot of notoriety based on a photograph that was taken in that instance. A lot of judgment based on that photograph has led to death threats for adam and his family,” said Johnson’s attorney David Bigney. … [Read more...] about Florida Man Seen Carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Lectern During Capitol Riot Is Out On Bail
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Trump’s exit: President leaves office with legacy of chaos
Before the Capitol riot, Trump had been expected to remain his party’s de facto leader, wielding enormous power as he served as a kingmaker and mulled a 2024 presidential run. But now he appears more powerless than ever — shunned by so many in his party, impeached twice, denied the Twitter bullhorn he had intended to use as his weapon and even facing the prospect that, if he is convicted in his Senate trial, he could be barred from seeking a second term. … [Read more...] about Trump’s exit: President leaves office with legacy of chaos
Attorneys urge Missouri Supreme Court to probe Hawley’s actions before Capitol riot
Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele specifically cited a photo of Hawley making a gesture of support to a crowd in Washington earlier in the day of the riot, with the petition adding that even after the violence, “Senators Hawley and Cruz still chose to stand in the chamber of the U.S. Senate and persist in their baseless objections to the will of the people.” … [Read more...] about Attorneys urge Missouri Supreme Court to probe Hawley’s actions before Capitol riot
Cori Bush says had Capitol rioters been Black they ‘would have been shot’
"I believe the Republican members of Congress who have incited this domestic terror attack through their attempts to overturn the election must face consequences," she said. "They have broken their sacred Oath of Office. I will be introducing a resolution calling for their expulsion." … [Read more...] about Cori Bush says had Capitol rioters been Black they ‘would have been shot’
Senate Republican Leader: Trump ‘Provoked’ US Capitol Rampage
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell contended Tuesday that outgoing President Donald Trump “provoked” thousands of his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol on January 6 in a futile effort to block Congress from certifying that Democrat Joe Biden defeated Trump in the November election. … [Read more...] about Senate Republican Leader: Trump ‘Provoked’ US Capitol Rampage
