Consider This from NPR What We Learned From This Week's Jan. 6 Hearing — And What Questions Still Remain
Jul 13, 2022
Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Congressman and key member of the House committee probing the January 6th Capitol attack, shares critical insights on recent hearings. He discusses Trump's provocative tweets that rallied supporters and the ensuing chaos at the Capitol. Raskin highlights the alarming prelude to the riot, including a heated meeting regarding voting machine seizure. The conversation emphasizes the importance of ongoing accountability and safeguarding democracy against future threats, shedding light on never-before-discussed moments in this significant political crisis.
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Trump's "Clarion Call" Tweet
- Trump's December 19, 2021 tweet, "Big protest in D.C. on January 6th.
- Be there, will be wild!" mobilized supporters, including extremist groups, as revealed in the January 6th hearings.
Hearings' Purpose
- The January 6th Committee hearings aim to establish facts and narratives, not to prosecute.
- These findings could be used by federal or state prosecutors later.
Barr Refuses Seizure
- Former AG Bill Barr refused Trump's request to seize voting machines, stating there was no probable cause.
- White House counsel Pat Cipollone also opposed this idea.