Former Speaker of the Home and present Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-NY) reminded the nation that it was the work of the 1/6 Committee that result in Trump’s indictment.
Pelosi mentioned on MSNBC’s The Final Phrase:
Nearly all of the Republicans within the Home voted in opposition to the peaceable switch of energy and adopted the lead of their puppeteer as he shines the sunshine on the strings as he orchestrates them. It’s so unhappy for our nation. However that’s okay I don’t agonize, I simply go ahead and now it’s within the court docket of legislation. He’s harmless till confirmed responsible. He isn’t above the legislation. The info and the legislation will decide the end result and god bless America. The rule of legislation is all-important. Not solely has this president, not going by way of the particulars as a result of it’s for others to do, however this act is, it’s disrespect for the rule of legislation.
Yet one more, I imply, you’ll be able to’t cost him for that, I suppose, however it’s a disgraceful a part of his efficiency. So right here we’re traditionally at a spot in time, the primary week in August the place a primary time period a president of america has been charged. Tomorrow he can be arraigned, and largely due to the work of the committee, the January six committee, established to research what occurred main as much as January sixth, once more, fairly thrilling. Actually an act of braveness and patriotism on the a part of the members of the committee.
Video of Pelosi:
Nancy Pelosi factors out Trump wouldn’t be dealing with arraignment with out the work of the 1/6 Committee, “Tomorrow he can be arraigned, and largely due to the work of the committee, the January six committee.” pic.twitter.com/sMi14Zbms4
— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 3, 2023
Rep. Liz Cheney misplaced her seat in a Republican major for serving as Vice Chair of the 1/6 Committee, and Adam Kinzinger opted to retire from Congress as an alternative of doubtless dropping a major for serving on the Committee. The members of the 1/6 Committee had been threatened and harassed by Trump and his supporters.
The Committee stayed centered on its work and did its job so properly that the DOJ was pressured into investigating Trump. The Committee is a giant a part of the rationale why Trump is charged with obstruction and conspiracy to defraud america. With out the the 1/6 Committee Donald Trump may need gotten away with an tried coup.
Jason is the managing editor. He’s additionally a White Home Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Diploma in Political Science. His graduate work centered on public coverage, with a specialization in social reform actions.
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