The chairman of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot has opened Thursday’s prime-time hearing by saying that congressional investigators have told the story in public sessions over the past weeks of a president — Donald Trump — who did everything he could to stay in power. Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi says of Trump: “He lied, he bullied,…
has opened Thursday's prime-time hearing by saying that congressional investigators have told the story in public sessions over the past weeks of a president — Donald Trump — who did everything he could to stay in power.
Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi says of Trump: “He lied, he bullied, he betrayed his oath.” The committee is taking a close examination of Trump’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021 — a day of violence in Washington. The focus of this hearing is on the three-plus hours during the insurrection at the Capitol when Trump failed to act to stop the attack.
Starting with President Trump’s “Save America Rally” speech, to rioters breaching the U.S. Capitol and ending with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris confirmed as the next President and Vice President of the U.S., here’s a look at what happened at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021.Download NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Ivana Trump Mourned by Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump and More at FuneralThe mom of three's funeral took place in New York City.
Weiterlesen »
Thompson: Trump to blame for Jan. 6 and must face 'stiff consequences'Rep. Thompson says in his opening statement that 'there can be no doubt that there was a coordinated, multi-step effort to overturn an election overseen and directed by Donald Trump,' and that the former president must be held accountable.
Weiterlesen »
Thompson: For 187 mins, Trump 'could not be moved' to stop rioters'For 187 minutes on January 6th, this man of unbridled, destructive energy could not be moved — not by his aides… not by his allies… not by the violent chants of rioters or the desperate pleas of those facing down the riot,' Rep. Thompson says of Trump.
Weiterlesen »
Rep. Luria: 'Nearly everyone' advised Trump to call off the riot'Virtually everyone told Pres. Trump to condemn the violence in clear and unmistakable terms,' Rep. Luria says. 'Those on Capitol Hill, and across the nation, begged [him] to help. But the former president chose not to do what all of these people begged.'
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 »
Rep. Tony Gonzales is lone Texas Republican to support bill protecting same-sex marriageU.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was the lone Texas Republican to support a bill offering federal protections for same-sex marriages, siding with Democrats over most of his GOP colleagues on major legislation for the second time in the last month.
Weiterlesen »