Pro-Trump YouTuber called for Jan. 6 to be a 'Red Wedding' — an apparent reference to a mass murder scene in HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'
Maybe. All evidence indicates that Trump fully knew and understood that there was no basis for his claims that the election was stolen and knew and understood that he was ginning up an angry mob of conspiracy theorists to storm the election and try to overturn the election.
Trump explicitly and implicitly told far right militia groups, the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, that they must do something to “stop the steal” of the election. The group of people who stormed the Capitol were sent there by Trump. Jason Van Tatenhove, a former spokesperson for the Oath Keepers, testified that we were essentially on the brink of a civil war. Capitol rioter Stephen Ayers testified that if Trump had told them to leave, they would have. Meaning Trump sent them there and could have sent them away.provisions.
Had Cipollone simply decided on his own volition not to stay, there would be no basis to assert any privilege. Nor would he likely have any grounds to claim privilege based on conversations with other White House personnel, especially given that Jason Miller, who wasa White House aide at that time, has previously testified that Cipollone conveyed to Miller that he thought Eastman’s theories were wacky.
Instead, it appears that Trump himself shut the White House counsel out of a meeting where most presidents would want the most qualified, thoughtful lawyers to advise them: a high-stakes debate over the constitutional duties of the vice president. Exactly why Trump did that is murky, but the optics of his removing Cipollone, elevating Eastman, and attempting to coerce Pence are clear — and terrible.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump ally Bannon now willing to testify before Jan. 6 panelSteve Bannon, a former White House strategist and ally of Donald Trump who faces criminal charges after months of defying a congressional subpoena over the Capitol riot, has told the House committee investigating the attack that he is now willing to testify. Bannon's turnabout was conveyed in a letter late Saturday from his attorney, lawmakers said, as the committee prepares to air some of its most striking revelations yet this week against Trump in what may be its final set of hearings. “I expect that we will be hearing from him and there are many questions that we have for him,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif. She and other committee members said in television interviews Sunday they intend to have Bannon sit for a private interview, which they typically conduct in a deposition with sworn testimony.
Read more »
Trump associates' ties to extremists probed by Jan. 6 panelAn upcoming hearing of the House committee probing the Jan. 6 insurrection is expected to examine ties between people in former President Donald Trump's orbit and extremist groups who played a role in the U.S. Capitol riot.
Read more »
Trump associates' ties to extremists probed by Jan. 6 panelThe Proud Boys and Oath Keepers extremist groups are expected to be a focus of an upcoming hearing of the U.S. House committee probing the Jan. 6 insurrection. The leaders of both groups are behind bars as they await trial in the Capitol attack.
Read more »
Trump documentary 'Unprecedented' released 2 days before next Jan. 6 hearingThe three-part documentary that followed former President Donald Trump in the lead-up to and aftermath of the 2020 election was released on Sunday, just days before the House Jan. 6 committee is set to hold its next public hearing.
Read more »
Trump associates' ties to extremists probed by Jan. 6 panelAn upcoming hearing of the House committee probing the Jan. 6 insurrection is expected to examine ties between people in former President Donald Trump's orbit and extremist groups who played a role in the U.S. Capitol riot
Read more »
Trump ally Steve Bannon now willing to testify before Jan. 6 panelFormer Trump White House strategist Steve Bannon, who's facing criminal charges after months of defying a congressional subpoena over the Capitol riot, has told the House committee investigating the attack that he's now willing to testify.
Read more »