Former White House aides have told the Jan. 6 committee that Donald Trump poured “gasoline on the fire” of the attack raging at the Capitol rather than calling off the mob laying siege.
raging, President Donald Trump poured "gasoline on the fire" by tweeting condemnation of Mike Pence's refusal to go along with his plan to stop the certification of Joe Biden's victory, former aides told the Jan. 6 investigating committee in a prime-time hearing Thursday night.
Pottinger said that when he saw Trump's tweet he immediately decided to resign, as did former White House aide Sarah Matthews, who described herself as a lifelong Republican but could not go along with what was going on. She was the witness who called the tweet "pouring gasoline on the fire."New video of the Capitol Riot, including alleged crimes by the Proud Boys and others, shown at the congressional hearing on June 9. This version includes some censored profanity.
She said the panel had received testimony the confirming the powerful previous account of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson of an altercation involving Trump as he insisted the Secret Service drive him to the Capitol. This was probably the last hearing of the summer, but the panel said they will resume in September as more witnesses and information emerges.
"A profound moment of reckoning for America," said Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., a member of the committee. Returning to prime time for the first time since the series of hearings began, the panel intends to explain just how close the United States came to what one retired federal judge testifying this summer called a constitutional crisis.
The hearing will show never-before-seen outtakes of a Jan. 7 video that White House aides pleaded for Trump to make as a message of national healing for the country. The footage will show how Trump struggled to condemn the mob of his supporters who violently breached the Capitol, according to a person familiar with the matter and granted anonymity to discuss it ahead of its public release.
"These are people who believed in the work they were doing, but didn’t believe in the stolen election," Luria said.The Jan. 6 House committee investigating the Capitol riot held another hearing about the days leading up to and during the insurrection. During his final statements about the day's testimony, Rep. Jamie Raskin hinted that next week's hearing will be a huge moment for the country, calling it a "profound moment of reckoning for America.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Wednesday that Jan. 6 is "the most wide-ranging investigation and the most important investigation that the Justice Department has ever entered into."
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Former Trump aide rants about 'anti-white' Jan.6 committee in viral clipEx-aide to Peter Navarro called the probe a 'Bolshevistic anti-white campaign' ahead of his meeting with the House panel.
Weiterlesen »
Former President Trump, family attend funeral services for Ivana TrumpFormer President Donald Trump paid respects to his first wife, Ivana Trump, joining their three children Wednesday at a funeral Mass for the 1980s style icon and businesswoman who helped him build an empire that launched him to the presidency.
Weiterlesen »
Jan. 6 Probe: Trump ‘Poured Gasoline on Fire' at CapitolWith the Capitol siege raging, President Donald Trump poured “gasoline on the fire” by tweeting condemnation of Mike Pence’s refusal to go along with his plan to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s victory, former aides told the Jan. 6 investigating committee in a prime-time hearing Thursday night. Earlier, an irate Trump demanded to be taken to the Capitol after his…
Weiterlesen »
Ivana Trump Mourned by Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump and More at FuneralThe mom of three's funeral took place in New York City.
Weiterlesen »
Did Trump Tweet ‘Stay Peaceful’ on Day of Capitol Riot?Former U.S. President Donald Trump did tweet to his supporters to “remain peaceful.” However, a meme shared on social media lacks important context. Snopes reporter Jordan Liles takes a closer look.
Weiterlesen »