Dozens of people held a rally at Balboa Park, calling out congressmembers who tried to block the certification of Joe Biden's presidential election victory in 2021.
With the chant of “traitor” following each legislators’ name as it was read aloud, a small group held an “insurrectionist roll call” Friday in Balboa Park to mark two years since more than 120 congressmembers tried to block the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential election victory.
Held at the Bea Evenson Fountain off Park Boulevard, several speakers at the rally were drowned out by a nearby singer in an unrelated performance. Friday’s event largely focused on the congressmembers who voted against election certification rather than those who stormed the Capitol. Among them was East County Rep. Darrell Issa, a Republican who was among the 121 members of the House of Representatives and six senators whoAn Issa spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday evening. In, Issa called it a “difficult day to be in the Capitol” before quickly criticizing Biden on immigration, the economy and other issues, saying the “weeks and months that followed have been devastating for the nation.” He has also called the Jan.
In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, a crowd loyal to then-President Donald Trump storms the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
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.
Grammy 2023 Lifetime Achievement honorees include former San Diegans Ann and Nancy Wilson of HeartOther honorees include Nirvana, The Supremes, Bobby McFerrin, Nile Rodgers, Ma Rainey and Slick Rick 'The Ruler'
Read more »
At the San Diego History Center, a historic donationLocal art collectors to gift San Diego History Center works from 'Collecting San Diego' exhibition
Read more »
Bay Area tech stalwart slashes nearly 700 local jobsWorkers in San Francisco, Milpitas and at its San Jose headquarters were affected.
Read more »
COVID numbers remain steady, SD County prepares for holiday-influenced surgeDr. Wooten reminded San Diegans to take caution over the winter months during indoor gatherings, including masking, washing hands often, staying home when sick and home testing.
Read more »
2 years on: The aftermath of the January 6 United States Capitol riotsThe January 6 riots at the US Capitol building left five people dead. 2 years later, how is the US dealing with its aftermath?
Read more »
Fact check roundup: Debunking false narratives about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot two years laterIn the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, USA TODAY fact-checked a wide array of conspiracy theories and false narratives. Here's a look.
Read more »