Then Vs Now

Lawlessness and anarchy are never the answer. We are – and always will be – a nation of law and order.

While I support Americans’ 1st Amendment rights, I strongly condemn any and all violence & fully support our brave Capitol Police and LEOs. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Nancy Pelosi and Liz Cheney could have saved two years of Congress’s time and millions of taxpayer dollars by announcing today’s pre-ordained decision when they initially created this sham outfit,” said Moore. “From its inception, the Democrat and never-Trumper members were clear that the purpose of this so-called ‘select committee’ – named because Speaker Pelosi had sole discretion on its members – was attacking President Trump. Referring Republicans to the Ethics Committee – including Jim Jordan, who will be the tip of the spear exercising Congressional oversight as Judiciary Chairman – is a transparent attempt to delegitimize constitutional efforts to hold President Biden accountable.

“It’s no surprise that today’s news comes as Democrats try to distract Americans from a massive $1.7 trillion lame duck spending bill and a border crisis so incendiary that El Paso’s Democrat mayor announced a state of emergency over the weekend. Time and again, Democrats have allowed Trump Derangement Syndrome to take precedence over the disasters facing Americans, including inflation, crime, and the border crisis.” [Statement, Dec. 19, 2022]

No public statements found from January 2021 condemning the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Note: Rep. Strong was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

No later statements were found regarding the January 6th attack.

“As a strong defender of the First Amendment, I support the right to peacefully assemble. But what we witnessed on the Capitol grounds yesterday was far from a peaceful assembly, and the nation should have only one response to those activities. They must be strongly condemned,” Palmer said.

“The senseless actions of a few led to the unnecessary loss of life and multiple injuries. I commend the Capitol police for restoring peace and for their resolute and courageous efforts to protect the members of Congress and their staff, and everyone else who serves in the Capitol complex.

“Violence and destruction are not the answer to our problems, no matter how frustrated we become. We have a nation of laws, not a nation of anarchy. The activities yesterday distort what our nation represents, and those engaging in them prove they have no love for country or respect for the rule of law.”

Palmer concluded, “I pray that we have seen the end of this reckless violence and that those responsible will be held accountable.” [Statement, Jan. 7, 2021]

“This vote is not how we move forward as a country,” Palmer said. “The events of January 6 made for one of the darkest days I’ve experienced during my time in Congress, but a vote on an article of impeachment one week before a presidential transition only serves to intensify division and anger.

“I am also concerned by the lack of process and precedent for this impeachment. We are now in the process of impeaching a President because of a political speech and we’re doing it with basically none of the normal steps. The bipartisan Congressional Research Service notes that there are generally three phases to an impeachment process: ‘(1) initiation of the impeachment process; (2) Judiciary Committee investigation, hearings, and markup of article of impeachment; and (3) full House consideration of the articles of impeachment.’ We haven’t even given lip service to the first two steps. Furthermore, it sets a dangerous precedent to impeach anyone for political rhetoric without due process or opportunity for defense, and it makes this process looks more like an inquisition than an impeachment.

Palmer continued, “It is critical to remember that the Constitution names ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’ as the standard for impeaching a President. No matter how frustrated we become, we cannot undermine the office of the President, or our government’s crucial separation of powers, by rushing to impeach without examining the context and surrounding evidence. The lack of thorough investigation to determine who actually instigated the attack on the Capitol, and whether or not the attack was pre-planned, raises grave concerns about the motives behind this rush to impeach. The entire American public, regardless of individual political allegiances or views of the President, deserves to know all the facts. To deny them that will only intensify the distrust of the government.

Palmer concluded, “I strongly condemn the attack on the Capitol last week. There is no excuse for it, and I hope everyone who took any part will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. But I do not believe an impeachment is beneficial to our country at this difficult moment. In short, this move will only encourage deeper division and bitterness on all sides at a time when we desperately need to unify.” [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021]

Americans have a right to protest, but violence is never the answer. I’m praying for the safety of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and the law enforcement protecting us. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show,” Carl said once the GOP is in charge, Republicans should look at the findings of the Democrat-assembled January 6 House Select Committee.

“I think for the sake of it not being waved over our head for the next two years going into the 2024 election, I think we need to take some reasonable-minded people and go through the information that they put together,” he said. “Not take months, but take a few days and sit through and be able to verify that, hey, we went through, and no, there is nothing there. We’ve seen it. We went through it. They’ve got a hold on the president’s records, I’m told this morning. So, it’ll be a sprint to the finish line to get as much of his information pushed out there as they can.”

“But we need at least take a strong look at it, give an opinion, then move on one way or another,” Carl continued. “I don’t think there is anything there. Again, I was here. I saw it. It kind of played out. People’s emotions just got carried away. A handful tried to destroy stuff that we need to identify. We have. We’ve punished them. I can’t find out who or how many, but they claim there are still some in jail. I don’t know. We can’t just ignore it. I think that’s unfair.”

However, the south Alabama Republican also said he had his own questions about January 6 as it pertained to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and the federal government.

“There may be a handful of bad players who decided they might try to do something to disrupt,” he added. “But I’ve got more questions about this side than the other side. For example, what did Pelosi know? Why didn’t she put more security out there? Why did the Capitol Police actually open the gate? Why is there this one guy, alleged FBI, that nobody seems to be able to get a meeting with? Why was he encouraging them to storm the building? Those are just the ‘whys’ I want to know about. I think we’ve identified who the bad players are. You don’t come into people’s houses and tear stuff up. I don’t care who you are. And I think we’ve got them identified, and we need to deal with them rightfully so.”

“I just don’t think it was organized,” Carl said. “It didn’t look organized. It didn’t feel organized. You know, mob mentality. When the door opened, the whole mob tries to run through the door. It’s just a natural reaction.” [1819 News, Dec. 3, 2022]

There is no place for political violence in America. Whether it is from the left or the right, it is abhorrent and wrong.  We are a nation built on law and order and must remain so. [Tweet, Jan. 7, 2021]

“I cannot vote in favor of a partisan commission that will not look at all political violence against Members of Congress and Capitol Police. For example, on June 14th, 2017, several of my colleagues, including Steve Scalise, were nearly assassinated at a Republican Congressional baseball practice by a radical ideologue. On April 2nd, 2021 Police Officer Billy Evans was killed in an attack at the Capitol by another extremist. Yet neither of these horrific attacks of political violence would be investigated under this legislation.

“As with the militarization of the Capitol complex, Speaker Pelosi is only interested in political theater – this useless legislation only adds to it.” [Statement, May 19, 2021

They hired an ABC exec to sensationalize this circus hearing and now they’re already selling their product on Amazon.

This tells you just how ridiculous Pelosi’s political witch hunt is. It’s all Democrat political theatre. + @ByronYork Tweet [Quote Tweet, Jun. 9, 2022]

“…I have always supported peaceful protest, and most of the people that were here in Washington today were for that very purpose, to protest in peace. But some crossed the line and when you injure police officers, when you injure other people and when you damage the Capitol, I believe they’ve crossed the line. I don’t think that’s who we are as a nation. I think this nation needs to look to God, we need to come together in prayer and ask that God give us direction as we move forward. And certainly, I want to do what I can to speak up for the people of Alabama and the Fourth Congressional District and especially those that don’t feel like they have a voice….” [Video Statement, Jan. 6, 2021]

• “The storming of the United States Capitol was an American tragedy. As someone who was in the chamber of the House of Representatives that day, I can tell you it was a dark day in American history. The actions of those who broke into the building are unacceptable and undefendable. As I stated last week, our goal now should be on unifying our nation and to prayerfully seek answers to our nation’s problems.

“While I understand Democrats wanting to express their anger in the form of impeachment, the act, which is more symbolic than actionable, causes more division and does not advance unity or healing. The United States Senate leader has stated that the Senate will not be able to even begin a trial until after President Trump has already left office next week.

“I believe that it would be in the best interest of all Americans for us to focus on cooling tensions, finding common ground and praying for this nation as we face so many challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic. In all sincerity, I do not believe that the impeachment today does anything to move our great constitutional republic forward.” [WVTM, Jan. 13, 2021]

Peaceful protests are the hallmark of our constitutional republic. Violence should never be tolerated, and I condemn the violence we experienced at the U.S. Capitol today. Those who have violently violated the laws should be prosecuted to the fullest extent.

Thank you to the Capitol Police, National Guard, and other members of our law enforcement for their efforts to protect Members of Congress and our staff. I also thank the members of Arizona’s law enforcement who remain vigilant during this time. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2021]

“This week’s attack on the U.S. Capitol was shameful and despicable, and all Republicans, including President Trump, have denounced the violence we experienced that day.

“Democrats and the Left are using the Capitol breach to once again try to take out the President, just a few days before he will leave office. They have called for the President’s removal pursuant to the 25th Amendment.

“When that fails, as it surely will, Democrats have promised to rush a second impeachment of the president. They hope to destroy the political movement he has created by destroying its leader.They have hated Trump since before he pulled off the shocking presidential upset in 2016 over a corrupt Democrat nominee. I unequivocally oppose this brewing impeachment plot.

“Even before Donald J. Trump was inaugurated, Democrats were planning to impeach him. Democrats manufactured hoax after hoax to undermine President Trump and his administration. They set up a team of partisan prosecutors under Robert Mueller to attack the president and his allies. Finally, they exploited a private phone call between President Trump and the Ukraine president to mollify their desire to remove the President from office. Thankfully, their efforts to remove the president and overthrow the will of the American people failed in the Senate.

“President Trump has fought the Swamp, the radical left, the mainstream media, many within the establishment of his own party, and foreign actors intent on diminishing America’s greatness. He will leave behind a legacy filled with remarkable achievements. President Trump kept his promises to the American people in spite of some of the most vehement opposition a president has ever faced. The Democrats’ lies and spiteful efforts to remove him from office yet again will never change his legacy nor the positive ways that he impacted the future of our nation.” [Statement, Jan. 8, 2021 | Tweet Thread, Jan. 8, 2021]

There’s NO excuse for what is happening to the Jan 6 defendants in the DC jail. We need to get to the bottom of this, NOW. + Link [Tweet, Jan. 4, 2022]

I will not be participating in the illegitimate and Democrat-sympathizing House Jan. 6 committee panel.

The committee has been a sham since its origins. Its entire purpose is to destroy President Trump and his supporters, intimidate members of Congress, and

distract Americans from real issues that are destroying this country.

The committee operates with the same kind of bias present at the Salem Witch Trials. Everyone is guilty and must demonstrate their innocence. They are basing their witch-hunt on dubious media accounts.

How the media received this letter and had their stories written before it was shared with me is concerning and reveals foul play.

Republican leadership should remove Representatives Cheney and Kinzinger from representing the party in this committee.

These are two are trying to divide and burn the Republican Party. The American people and the party deserve better. [Tweet Thread, May 2, 2022]

There is no reason to place J6 defendants in solitary confinement.

Even international law says that if someone is placed in solitary confinement for more than 10 days it is considered torture.

What’s happening at our DC jail is deeply disturbing. + @AbsoluteWithE Tweet [Quote Tweet, Jun. 14, 2022]

What’s happening to the Jan. 6 defendants in the D.C. jails is unacceptable and un-American.

It’s time to hold the District of Columbia and Biden’s Department of Justice accountable.

@RepMTG, @RepTroyNehls, @replouiegohmert, @patriot_J6, and I will make sure this happens. [Tweet, Jun. 15, 2022]

Democrats have politicized and weaponized America’s justice system to unjustly place Jan. 6 defendants in the D.C. prison system.

D.C. is refusing to address the abuse, solitary confinement, and horrid conditions for dozens of individuals.

This has to stop. + Video [Tweet, Jun. 15, 2022]

Today, I am visiting the J6 prisoners in the DC gulag.

I am concerned that the D.C. Department of Corrections is violating the detainees’ constitutional and human rights.

We’ll be finding answers shortly. [Tweet, Mar. 24, 2023]

Americans will always disagree on politics, but violently storming our nation’s Capitol is absolutely unacceptable. People are getting hurt. Enough. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Like their colleagues, Westerman and Crawford issued written statements Wednesday evening explaining their votes; neither debated the measure on the House floor.

Westerman, who opposed impeachment but voted to accept the 2020 election returns, said Jan. 6 was “a day of tragedy for the American people and for the members, staff, and law enforcement involved.”

“Thorough investigations” have already been launched on Capitol Hill and by law enforcement authorities that will help “ensure all Americans have the truth of what happened that day,” he said.

“We all deserve answers,” he said. “Another taxpayer-funded investigation would only duplicate the important efforts already taking place.” [Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, May 20, 2021]

“What happened today at the U.S. Capitol was despicable and wholly unacceptable. There is no excuse or justification for the violence and mayhem that occurred, and I unequivocally condemn those who engaged in it today. I want to offer my thanks to the U.S. Capitol Police and all other members of law enforcement who worked to restore order.

Since our founding nearly 245 years ago, one of the fundamental principles of our Constitutional republic has been the peaceful transfer of power. Nothing that happened today will stop me or my colleagues from exercising our constitutional duty to ensure that this principle continues. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“After the despicable events of January 6th, it is more important than ever that the United States Congress do the work of the people and direct our focus entirely on conquering the ongoing issues our great nation is facing. Today’s vote fails to do that.  It divides Congress even further at a time when we should be setting an example for the nation by showing we can put politics aside and put the country first. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to focus their time and effort on finding common ground, and working together to find real solutions to our nation’s most pressing issues. I believe that if we can find a way to do that, together we can do our part in solving many of nation’s greatest challenges.” [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021]

Violence and breaking into the U. S. Capitol is dangerous and totally unacceptable. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

(1/2) America is a nation founded on the right to disagree and passionately defend our beliefs, but that passion cannot devolve into violence. I wholeheartedly condemn the violence that is taking place at the U.S. Capitol right now, and I am in prayer for our nation.

(2/2) My staff and I are safe and taking all necessary precautions. Thank you to the @CapitolPolice and the professional staff of the Capitol for their constant dedication and service to Congress. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2021]

I joined @RepAndyBiggsAZ’s letter to Chairman Nadler and Chairwoman Maloney to DEMAND a hearing on the reports of mistreatment of those awaiting trial for their actions on Jan. 6. Reports include solitary confinement and denial of access to legal counsel. + Link [Tweet, Jan. 5, 2022]

“As tonight’s hearing gets underway, the number one question the Committee should be seeking to answer is why was the U.S. Capitol not secure? Instead, the Committee will broadcast the Democrats’ latest exercise in political theatre.

In the days leading up to January 6, 2021, everyone knew the conditions were ripe for chaos. Thousands of people were converging on Washington, D.C. to make their voices heard and tensions were high throughout our nation. I shared my concerns about security with Congressional Leadership and even prepared my staff. I wrongly assumed that Speaker Pelosi was doing the same to protect the U.S. Capitol.

Had the Capitol been properly secured on January 6th there would be no hearing this evening, there would be nothing to investigate. But, due to a failure of leadership, lives were lost. January 6, 2021, was a troubling day for our nation that could have—and should have—been prevented.” [Statement, Jun. 9, 2022]

We wouldn’t even be discussing January 6th today, if the Capitol would have been properly secured. Why didn’t Pelosi secure the Capitol? + @HouseGOP Tweet [Quote Tweet, Jun. 21, 2022]

No public statements found from January 2021 condemning the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Note: Rep. Crane was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

I was proud to join a bipartisan delegation to visit the J6 defendants.

As Americans, these detainees are entitled to a fair & speedy trial by a jury of peers instead of being kept as political prisoners.

No American should be held behind bars while elites play political games. + Picture [Tweet, March 27, 2023]

“It absolutely is a two-tiered justice system. If you’re on the “right” side of things you get a pass, and if you’re on our side of things, the government gets weaponized against you.”

I joined @DanNewsManBall on @OANN to discuss my visit to the DC

My family and I are safe.

I condemn this violent protest.

We are a nation of law and order, and it is disgraceful that the safety and security of our nation’s capital and our governmental leaders are at risk. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Congress will not be intimidated by violent rioters.

Tonight the House and Senate are reconvening to finish the people’s business.

America is still a beacon of hope, and a shining city upon a hill. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Speaker Pelosi’s hyper-partisan January 6th committee will hold a primetime hearing tonight. They’re holding this hearing not because they want answers to the lack of adequate security at the U.S. Capitol or to understand the events of that day and ensure they are never repeated. Their singular focus has been to attack President Trump and punish those associated with him.

In the days following January 6th, I called for a bipartisan commission to investigate the horrific attack on our Capitol that day. I was proud to cosponsor and vote in favor of Rep. Rodney Davis’s bipartisan commission to investigate the events of January 6th to avoid the resulting partisan, Speaker Pelosi-driven committee we’re faced with today.

Speaker Pelosi’s committee has further polarized our nation. Her rejection of Republican nominees to serve on the committee broke 232 years of precedent. Her self-appointment of members who share her pre-conceived narrative demonstrates just how unserious this investigation is.

Over the past year there have been several internal reviews conducted to determine the security vulnerabilities within the Capitol complex that lead to January 6th. These reviews determined a lack of adequate planning and training, insufficient documentation of procedures, and an inefficient command and control structures – each of these responsibilities falling within the command of House Leadership, under Speaker Pelosi. Despite these internal reviews, including a bipartisan Senate report, a majority of the security recommendations proposed have yet to be implemented – leaving our Capitol vulnerable.

Speaker Pelosi has shown that she would rather put on a show for the American people than work on the issues hurting American families like record-high gas-prices, the infant formula shortage, crisis at our southwest border, and rising crime in our cities.

I am disappointed in Speaker Pelosi’s Committee for putting their own agenda ahead of the American people. We were elected to represent Americans – not our own interests.

I look forward to continuing to work on real solutions to benefit central Arkansans. [Blog, Jun. 9, 2022 | Tweet, Jun. 9, 2022]

As America reflects on the violence that took place two years ago today, I am grateful for the men and women of the @CapitolPolice and for their bravery and service to protect members, staff, and the Capitol. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2023]

No public statements found from January 2021 condemning the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Note: Rep. Ciscomani was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

No later statements were found regarding the January 6th attack.

Ok.  I said let’s do an audit.   Let’s not get carried away here.  I don’t want anyone hurt.  We are protesting the violation of our laws.  We are builders not destroyers.   BLM burns and loots.   We build.  If anyone on the ground reads this and is beyond the line come back. + Picture [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

This has all the hallmarks of Antifa provocation. + @MichaelCoudrey Tweet [Quote Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

I am proceeding with my objections on behalf of Arizona with @tedcruz and @RepAndyBiggsAZ

Leftist violence—or any violence— will not deter our mission for truth and transparency.   The people need and deserve the truth.

#StopTheSteaI2021 @ali @NBCNews @michellemalkin [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Look at the folks breaking the glass.  All Antifa—your little buddies. + @LaurieRoberts Tweet [Quote Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Why is Ray Epps not charged for J6? [Tweet, Apr. 1, 2022]

The J6 prisoners who have been mistreated and denied due process are far more worthy of our concern than a drug smuggler. + @TulsiGabbard Tweet [Quote Tweet, Aug. 7, 2022]

The January 6th Political Prisoners are still rotting in jail with limited access to basic necessities. The civil rights abuses being inflicted on them reflects a third world political system.

Free the J6 Political Prisoners.

Never forget Ashli Babbitt. [Tweet, Sept. 10, 2022]

The treatment of the January 6th protestors is inhumane and unacceptable.

They deserve much more than an immediate pardon, but it would be a good start. [Tweet, Nov. 26, 2022]

Two years ago today, Ashli Babbitt was murdered. Hundreds of political prisoners are still rotting in DC jails, treated unfairly and inhumanely.

Please take a moment to pray for them today. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2023]

Remember – we will conduct a real investigation into J6. The effort to attempt a coup between traitor Gen. Mark Milley and Pelosi will be reviewed and exposed. + @JohnFugelsang Tweet

Milleys treasonous sell out to China will be investigated. Pelosi not warning members about intel of impending violence will be exposed.

Soon, we’ll know the truth.

+ Link [Tweet Thread, Jan. 7, 2023]

Two years ago today, Ashli Babbitt was murdered. Hundreds of political prisoners are still rotting in DC jails, treated unfairly and inhumanely.

Please take a moment to pray for them today. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2023]

Remember – we will conduct a real investigation into J6. The effort to attempt a coup between traitor Gen. Mark Milley and Pelosi will be reviewed and exposed. + @JohnFugelsang Tweet

Milleys treasonous sell out to China will be investigated. Pelosi not warning members about intel of impending violence will be exposed.

Soon, we’ll know the truth.

+ Link [Tweet Thread, Jan. 7, 2023]

Just as the riots that engulfed many cities across the country earlier this year, un-peaceful assembly or violent actions against the police/public who are on Capitol grounds is senseless and must stop. Those who are being assaulted are everyone’s safeguard against danger! [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

The actions by those who are lawlessly and forcefully entering the Capitol are disgraceful and reprehensible. I condemn those whose actions are endangering the Capitol Hill Police, other LEO personnel, Members, staff, and employees of the Capitol. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

As peace and the rule of law is slowly being restored, now would be a good time for President Trump to address the nation from the White House and strongly condemn today’s defilement of the U.S. Capitol. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“As I said on January 6, 2021, I oppose violence. Period. It doesn’t matter who riots or loots, it should be prosecuted. That’s why I supported a real bi-partisan commission that would investigate January 6th specifically identifying those responsible for the destruction, but also the security lapses that rendered the United States Capitol completely unprepared. In addition, we should not turn a blind eye to the extensive political violence that occurred throughout America over the preceding summer. And speaking of attacks on Congress, the violence on June 14, 2017 seems to have disappeared down the memory hole. You can bet that Whip Steve Scalise and the other Republicans that were targeted by a politically motivated violent extremist that day haven’t forgotten. Yet Speaker Pelosi’s Rules Committee blocked an amendment to the January 6 Commission bill that would have expanded the proposed authority to include the incident that took place on June 14, 2017 – incidentally introduced by Congressman Brad Wenstrup, the Army surgeon who saved Whip Scalise’s life after having been gunned down that fateful day. Choosing to investigate selectively is partisan, divisive and contrary to the pledge that President Biden made to bring our country together.” [Statement, Jan. 6, 2022]

Every American has the right to peacefully protest, but the violence we are witnessing on U.S. Capitol grounds is unacceptable. Attacking property and the brave men and women of the @CapitolPolice must stop. I strongly condemn these acts. Our nation is better than this. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

I’m sickened to learn that the below actions were perpetrated by a constituent. It’s an embarrassment to the people of the Third District and does not reflect our values. He must be held accountable and face the fullest extent of the law. This isn’t the American or Arkansas way. + @AllMattNYT Tweet [Quote Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“The American people deserve a full and objective accounting of the January 6th assault. It’s exactly why I voted for the bipartisan commission developed by Representatives John Katko and Bennie Thompson—which was designed to be fair, transparent, and afford no side an advantage. Today’s proposal overwhelmingly fails to meet those criteria. Speaker Pelosi’s version is blatantly partisan and skewed to give Democrats control over appointments, staff, and subpoena power. With her decided team at the helm of the investigation, I also have no confidence we’ll receive a comprehensive rendering of the decisions out of the Speaker’s office regarding actionable intelligence apparently ignored prior to the situation. Our responsibility is to find and present honest and credible facts, not implement an overtly partisan process.” [Statement, Jun. 30, 2021]

“To all protesting at the Capitol: It is time to disperse in a safe and orderly manner. Please support the Capitol Police, local law enforcement, and the National Guard. Help others to do the same.” [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“The violence we saw today is totally inexcusable. Nothing justifies it, and I condemn it in the strongest way possible. Everyone protesting in the Capitol should leave immediately.” [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

No one is buying the January 6th committee is a fair investigation. It’s a partisan Democrat farce that has repeatedly abused its power. [Tweet, Jul. 12, 2022]

The Jan. 6 Committee says it’s conducting an investigation. That’s not true. It’s a desperate, federally funded campaign to save the Democrats before the voters toss them out in November. [Tweet, Oct. 12, 2022]

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale), released a statement today in regards to chaos that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday.

In a statement from the congressman’s office, LaMalfa said, “House members and staff are safe and in secure locations. Those who have stormed the Capitol are being dealt with. I am thankful to the Capitol Police who are working hard to protect everyone and secure the Capitol. . . Violence, no matter by who or for what reason is inexcusable and must be dealt with immediately, forcefully, and with the full force of the law.”

KRCR’s Mike Mangas spoke to Congressman Doug LaMalfa on the phone Wednesday, condemning violence stemming from the protests.

When asked about his reaction to what went on at the Capitol, he responded, “I have a lot of dismay about that, a great concern. This is not how you conduct yourself, the type of model of governing we have in this country is supposed to be about respect, about having dialogue and debate, respectfully from both sides. And for those on the outside that want to redress their grievances to their government, we accept that. But peaceful protests, I think we’ve certainly heard a lot about protests over this year. Peaceful protests is accepted as part of the founding, but when it turns violent, that’s something that’s completely out of bounds and needs to be dealt with swiftly and harshly.” [KRCRTV, Jan. 6, 2021]

Speaker Pelosi canceled her sham Jan 6 committee hearing last night. I wonder if it has anything to do with not wanting to compete with a rerun of  ‘Young Sheldon’ for ratings; last time, more people opted in to watch that than her made-for-TV political soap opera. [Tweet, Jun. 16, 2022]

We’re 18 months into a Democrat one-party-rule and our nation is in crisis. It’s time to put this sham witch hunt to bed and start focusing on every day issues facing the American people, like skyrocketing inflation, unchecked illegal immigration, and increased crime. + Video [Tweet, Jul. 19, 2022]

I fully support the right to peacefully protest, but violence is absolutely unacceptable. Our Capitol is the stronghold of our democracy, and should not be torn down. We must respect our police and the rule of law. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Our nation is by the people and for the people, but it can only stand so long as we stand together. The people who ransacked our nation’s Capitol must be found, arrested, prosecuted and convicted, as is appropriate in a nation which honors the rule of law. But to those claiming that invoking the 25th amendment or impeaching the President is the first step in healing our nation: it is not. Whichever presidential candidate one voted for, we all must accept the reality that nearly half of the country voted for their opponent. Conducting an impeachment trial against a President who will leave office in a matter of days and long before the Senate trial is completed will only divide our nation further.

“Next week Joe Biden will become the President of the United States. I plan to attend his inauguration and look forward to finding common ground with him to work together on behalf of the American people. We now have a simple but fundamental decision to make: will we continue down the path of hate and division, or will we seek a different path to move forward together? I am choosing the latter, and I implore my colleagues, my constituents, and our nation to join me on that path for the sake of our Republic.” [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021]

No public statements found from January 2021 condemning the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Note: Rep. Duarte was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

When asked during the debate whether Trump bears responsibility for the insurrection, Duarte said, “He did not tell the people to go attack the Capital. The people who attacked the Capitol are responsible for attacking the Capitol.”[Los Angeles Times, Oct. 18, 2022]

The protestors disrupting the constitutional process right now must back down and let Congress do their job.  This is no way to express their disappointment in the election process.  Violence is never acceptable.

I condemn the actions of everyone participating in the mob violence at the Capitol today. We must restore law and order. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2021]

“There’s no excuse or any justification for violence like we saw yesterday at the United States Capitol. We must always protect the rule of law.

During difficult and divisive times in our nation I believe we must follow the Constitution. That’s why today I lent my voice to the millions of Americans and my constituents who are deeply concerned by the integrity of the election. I remain especially troubled by Constitutionally questionable changes of voting rules in some states by authorities other than state legislatures. For example, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court – rather than the Pennsylvania legislature – extended the deadline for absentee ballots to be returned until three days after Election Day. A legal challenge (Republican Party of Pennsylvania v. Boockvar) to this matter remains pending before the United States Supreme Court.

I believe we need a thorough investigation of those instances of alleged voter fraud or irregularities. In Arizona, the State Senate has serious concerns over the 2.1 million ballots counted in Maricopa County. In a state where the margin of victory was .3%, it is imperative that we have confidence in the vote tabulation. I support a forensic investigation of all serious allegations of voter fraud and my objection today reflects the concerns I have that must be remedied for future elections.

Let’s be clear, votes to object to the counting of Electoral Votes as a means of highlighting election irregularities are not unprecedented. In fact, Congressional Democrats have raised similar objections when every Republican was elected president over the past two decades.

Make no mistake this was not a decision I take lightly. However, moving forward, we must demand states establish election laws through constitutional means and execute the election process in a more orderly and transparent manner to ensure every American can have confidence in the integrity of our elections. We cannot allow unelected judges and election officials to usurp the powers explicitly given in the Constitution to state legislatures and determine how our elections are run.

While I supported today’s objections in certain states, I acknowledge that today’s certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress means that we will have a new President on January 20th. When Joe Biden occupies the White House, my priorities as a conservative will remain the same: I will continue to fight for American military dominance, fiscal responsibility, an assertive stance towards China, pro-law enforcement policies, and an end to illegal immigration. Now more than ever Republicans must be unified against a radical Democrat agenda that will increase taxes, put all Americans on government run healthcare, open our borders, enact the Green New Deal and further divide our country. I will not stop fighting for the interests of the American people and for my constituents in the 42nd Congressional District of California.” [Statement, Jan. 7, 2021]

“I suspect (my opponents) want to talk about January 6, because they don’t want to talk about the border, law and order, what’s happened in Afghanistan, morale in the United States military, what’s happening in Ukraine,” Calvert said. “That’s where I think these folks are coming from.”

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“It’s not just violence that happened on January 6,” Calvert said. “We had a whole summer of violence across the country at various locations, and people killed and billions of dollars of private property destroyed by people that are associated with the left.”

“So we have a divided country — there’s no doubt about it — and there’s extremes on both sides,” Calvert added. “There’s extremes on the left, and there’s extremes on the right. It’s unfortunate that any of those groups would choose violence as a path forward.” [Desert Sun, Jan. 6, 2022]

“I think a lot of the people that have been… charged will be released and the charges dropped, I hope, relatively soon.” [NBC Palm Springs, Jan. 6, 2022]

In an example of lawful political change that honors democracy, today the Newsom Recall reached one million signatures. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Note: Rep. Kiley was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

When asked during a May debate whether Biden was legitimately elected, Kiley, who has been endorsed by former President Trump, responded that it “depends on what you mean by ‘legitimate.’”

He added that protecting elections is “an important priority.” [Los Angeles Times, Oct. 25, 2022]

Violence is never, ever the answer. As Americans we are blessed with the right to make our voices heard in support of our democracy, but turning to violence is always wrong. I am praying for the Capitol Police today, and am thankful for their work to keep us safe. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Lawlessness and violence is never acceptable and those engaging in violence need to stop immediately. The constitution protects the freedom of speech and peaceful protest, but this is not that. This is not patriotism. It is a betrayal of American ideals. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

The wounds caused by the act of terror we saw last week will not be healed by impeaching President Trump, which will only deepen the divide felt in our country today. Read my full statement on today’s impeachment vote:

“The mob that tore through our Capitol has left our nation wounded and bitterly divided. The wounds caused by this act of terror will not be healed by impeaching President Trump, which will only deepen the divide felt in our country today. Since he was elected in 2016, many in Congress have wanted him removed from office. Now, following our democratic electoral process, in seven days President Trump will leave the White House and President-Elect Biden will take office. Our new President will have enormous challenges ahead of him. We are still fighting a once-in-a-generation pandemic, and are still reeling from the violence seen in our nation’s capitol only a week ago.

These challenges can only be addressed with the support of a united Congress – not a divided one. I agree with many of my colleagues that our leaders have a responsibility to calm and protect, not instigate and further strike the divisions that exist in our country. I am hurting for our country, but know our democracy is strong. We owe it to the American people to unite over shared priorities in the days to come. I look forward to getting back to work with my colleagues soon.” – Rep. Michelle Steel

 [Tweet, Jan. 13, 2021]

What is happening in the Capitol today is unacceptable and tragic to our nation’s Integrity. I call for those engaged in storming Congress to immediately cease your operations. Allow our Constitutional processes to proceed and allow our security guards and our staff to…go home safely to their families. Overrunning the People’s House is not the way. Peaceful protest and meaningful debate on the floor is what is needed. We have neither right now. This behavior isn’t patriotism. It’s sedition. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2021]

The actions we are seeing by those charging the Capitol today should not be condoned or encouraged. I urge these people to peacefully exit so that Congress may continue to execute our Constitutional duties and our staff and Capitol Police may safely go home to their families.

Lastly, this is not the American way. This is not who we are. We must return to democratic discussion and debate, not violence and lawlessness. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2021]

In Congress, my priority is working to advance commonsense, bipartisan policies that improve the lives of Californians & all Americans and help to safely open up our businesses and get employees back to work. The only way we can do this is to move forward together as one nation.

With only a few days left in the Trump Administration, the vote to impeach the President is no more than political theater that runs the risk of further dividing us at a time when we need to come together.

I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to stop playing political games and start advancing good policy solutions. To that end, I am proud to have introduced H.R. 202, the SALT Fairness Act, which would repeal the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap.

I look forward to working towards improving our national security, supporting small business, protecting our communities from wildfire and related power shutoffs, and ensuring that our law enforcement have the support and tools they need to safely protect our communities. [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021 | Tweet Thread, Jan. 13, 2021]

The attack on the Capitol strikes at the most sacred act of our democracy: the peaceful transfer of power. It is an outrage and a threat to our most fundamental principles as a free people. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

M. Speaker:

On February 27, 1933, the Reichstag – Germany’s Capitol building – was set on fire. Who was responsible remains in dispute even today. What is undisputed is that the Nazis, barely holding onto power in a coalition government – used the attack to besmirch their political opponents, consolidate their grip on the government, arrest hundreds of political opponents, and ultimately rescind the due process rights and fundamental freedoms of the German people.

It remains a cautionary tale, for obvious reasons.

The January 6th riot at the Capitol has become the centerpiece of the Democrats’ agenda. No other issue facing our country – not the worst inflation in 40 years, not the highest gasoline prices in history, not the fastest increase in homicides ever recorded, not the historically unprecedented illegal mass migration at our southern border – none of these crises has commanded prime time congressional hearings from the Democrats.

What happened here on January 6th was an affront to our Constitution and a national disgrace. Those who entered the Capitol with the intent to disrupt the counting of electoral votes deserve to be denounced by their fellow citizens and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

More importantly, questions involving the authority of Congress to refuse to count electoral votes, or why adequate security was not present to protect the Capitol, or whether there were conspiracies to break into the Capitol, are all important to fully resolve to assure that this never happens again.

What is unfolding instead is a sick mockery of the principles of fairness and due process that this House is founded upon. It promises to discredit these proceedings and to dishonor its participants.

Congress has a time-honored process to get at the truth. It guarantees the right of both sides to appoint their representatives, who then question and debate the facts, offer conflicting evidence, and hold an issue to every light. For the first time in the history of this institution, the Speaker arrogated to herself not only the selection of the majority members, but the minority members as well, thus assuring only one side – her side — would be heard.

Without having both sides represented, it becomes impossible to test the accuracy of facts, the truth of narratives and the soundness of opinions. And it robs the process of the credibility that is a necessary pre-requisite to legitimacy.

Instead of the sober inquiry that should have been undertaken a year and a half ago, we have a Soviet-style show-trial, all carefully choreographed by an ABC television producer.

To add hypocrisy to outrage, some of the speaker’s representatives played a crucial role in developing and fanning the Russia collusion hoax that groundlessly challenged the legitimacy of the Trump election and presidency. Some were themselves involved in challenging electoral votes counted after the 2016 election. Some were apologists for the violent riots that consumed this country in 2020. Some have been eerily silent as Supreme Court justices have been intimidated in their own homes.

The FBI thoroughly examined the riot last year and found no evidence that President Trump conspired with protesters to enter the Capitol. Nor have the Democrats offered any now. They instead repackage and rehash the snap impeachment trial in which the President was acquitted by the Senate.

Indeed, this committee knows, but has deceptively suppressed, the stunning fact that FOUR DAYS before the riot, President Trump offered the use of National Guard troops to keep the peace. The Democrat leadership turned it down. Do they really expect us to believe that the same guy who meticulously planned the riot also authorized the National Guard to prevent the riot? This is insane.

Insurrection? The constitutional process immediately resumed once these yay-hoos were kicked out of the building. Do the Democrats actually expect us to believe that some lunatic wearing buffalo horns was moments away from seizing control of our government? Their narrative cannot survive an open debate and the Democrats know it. That’s why they’re not permitting one.

Our institutions are strong because they are backed by the common sense of the American people. Our traditions of due process and fairness are too deeply engrained in the American character to succumb to this madness. After Americans have recorded THEIR verdict in the upcoming election, perhaps we can forge a bi-partisan consensus on the measures necessary to assure that the excesses of both January 6th AND the January 6th Committee never threaten us again. [Floor Remarks, Jun. 15, 2022]

The FBI thoroughly examined the riot last year and found no evidence that President Trump conspired with protesters to enter the Capitol. Nor have the Democrats offered any now. They instead repackage and rehash the snap impeachment trial in which the President was acquitted. + Video [Tweet, Jun. 15, 2022]

My team & I are safe. Thank you to our law enforcement who are putting their lives on the line.

Peaceful protests are a First Amendment right & fundamental to our democracy, but violence is unacceptable.

The chaos & violence we’re seeing at the Capitol must stop immediately.

My family came to the U.S. to achieve the American dream. Now I’m serving as a member of Congress for the community I call home.

What we have witnessed today is not who we are.

We must condemn this violence & work together to heal our wounds. More unites us than divides us. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2021]

“The violence we saw last week was disgusting. Our law enforcement was attacked, lives were lost and more were put in danger. These rioters must be held accountable. Words have consequences and I believe the president should also be held accountable.

“The election is over. I announced my intention to certify the electoral votes before these events with the hope that we can move forward, deescalate our rhetoric, and work together to heal our wounds. This violence and division must stop. However, I believe impeaching the president at this time will fail to hold him accountable or allow us to move forward once President-elect Biden is sworn in. This process will only create more fissures in our country as we emerge from some of our darkest days.

“I believe censuring the president is a better option. This would be a strong rebuke of his actions and rhetoric and unite our country and chamber, rather than divide it. That is why yesterday I joined several of my colleagues in introducing a strong resolution censuring the president for his actions on January 6.

“Words matter. Both of our parties must set better examples for our constituents, the nation, and the world. We must condemn violence in all forms and be able to peacefully debate issues and have disagreements without being disagreeable or making personal attacks on one another. As Americans, we are better than this violence and must move forward. The first Koreans came to the United States on this day in 1903 in search of a better life, and now 118 years later I am one of the first Korean American women to serve in Congress. I know we are the land of opportunity that welcomed me and my family into its fabric and allowed me to realize my American dream by receiving an education, starting a business, raising a family and now giving back to the community I call home as a member of the House of Representatives. This is the America we all know and love. I will do my part and look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for the betterment of America and the people of California’s 39th Congressional District.” [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021]

My staff and I are safe. I strongly condemn those individuals that have chosen to incite violence and have put our law enforcement in harm’s way. Today is supposed to be a day of constitutional debate, not violence. This is not who we are as Americans. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

The mob will not control our government. We have survived worse and our Republic must continue. Tonight, we should get back to work and show why we are the greatest Democracy in the world. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Today’s impeachment vote is a travesty. In the Democrats’ hasty desire to impeach the President, they are willing to trample the Constitution and our political institutions. I condemn the actions of the individuals who stormed the Capitol. However, it is clear that President Trump did not incite this violence. He clearly called for individuals to peacefully and patriotically make their voices heard. This is yet another political ploy by House Democrats who hate the President and will do everything in their power to silence the voices of millions of Americans who voted for him. I hope we can move forward together in unity, but the Democrats’ impeachment is an obstacle to that effort. I will not vote to impeach the President.” [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021]

President Trump is acquitted again! Now that Democrats have finished their second hyper-partisan impeachment, it is finally time to move on. We must focus on reopening schools, providing targeted Covid relief, and legislating for the American people. #impeachment [Tweet, Feb. 13, 2021]

Every American has the right to peacefully protest.

But storming the US Capitol and attacking the brave men and women of the Capitol police force is wrong.

This is not who we are. https://twitter.com/KBoomhauer/status/1346886079954051072/video/1 [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

God bless the US Capitol Police.

Thank you for keeping us safe. + @RepKenBuck Tweet [Quote Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Violence and anarchy must be condemned, we are a nations of laws.

Law enforcement must end this now. + @RepKenBuck Tweet [Quote Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

This is not a protest, this is anarchy. This needs to stop, it’s un-American. + Photos [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

My staff and I are safe, please continue to pray for our nation.

The events unfolding at the Capitol are outrageous. We will not tolerate anarchy in this country. + Video [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Thanks to the Capitol Police for protecting us daily. + Photo [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

This country needs compassion.

We need to tone down the rhetoric, and as leaders, that starts with us. It’s so important that we come together during this difficult time. + Video [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Yesterday’s events at the Capitol were un-American, and these lawbreakers should be prosecuted.

The bottom line is, we need to figure out a way to move forward and find ways to develop good policy without the kind of rhetoric and heat that has been developed in recent years. + Video [Tweet, Jan. 7, 2021]

“If it was armed, it would have been a bloodbath,” said Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.), who said the term has been embraced by Democrats to create the impression that “there’s a bunch of people running around in the woods with Army fatigues on the weekends, and they’re going to take over the country, and that’s just nonsense.” [Washington Post, Mar. 1, 2021]

Rep. Buck criticized the newly announced committee to investigate the January 6th riot, and said ideas around the riot–like it being “inspired by white supremacists–are “really unnecessary.”  

“I understand the Speaker’s desire to keep the focus on January 6th, and some of it is frankly myth. The idea that this was inspired by white supremacists, or that it was an armed insurrection, or that it was an attempted coup, all that kind of language is really unnecessary.” [Washington Post Live, Jun. 25, 2021]

“Thank you to everyone that has been checking in. My staff and I are safe and in an undisclosed location. I support peaceful protests and the rule of law, and denounce all acts of violence. I am grateful to the Capitol Police for their service. Thank you for keeping us safe.” [Statement, Jan. 6, 2021]

Indefinite detention is a tactic used to coerce confessions or entice a plea.

No American citizen should be held indefinitely without charges. All of us are protected by the 6th Amendment.

The Biden regime needs to explain their treatment of the Jan. 6 rioters, now.

I led ten of my colleagues in writing a letter to AG Merrick Garland asking him to address the treatment of these Americans versus the treatment of those who rioted in cities during BLM protests.

We need to have a justice system that treats all people equally before the law. [Tweet Thread, Jul. 21, 2021]

Tucker Carlson now has 41,000 hours of January 6 footage that Pelosi held for over two years.

Thank you @SpeakerMcCarthy for following through on this!

The public deserves to see everything that was hidden. [Tweet, Feb. 20, 2023]

No public statements found from January 2021 condemning the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. 

Note: Rep. Bean was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

“I think the word you’re looking for is weapon weaponized, which is what the Department of Justice has done. It’s being weaponized right now to go after a political opponent of our president,” said Republican Congressman Aaron Bean who represents Nassau, Clay and Duval Counties and will appear on This Week in Jacksonville on Sunday.

The long-time state lawmaker agrees with comments from other conservatives and called the indictments unfair.

“We always took pride in that there was a blind justice in our country, but it appears that Lady Justice now is peeking from her blindfold, and checking, what’s the letter behind your name before I take, I seek justice?” Bean said.

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“Of course, no one’s above the law, and hopefully the truth will come out but it does smell of election interference when you’re putting these charges against a former current candidate, the leading candidate for the Republican nomination at a time when it’s just a critical moment in history for the election,” Bean said.

Representative Bean went on to say there is a two-tiered justice system playing out, referencing President Joe Biden’s son Hunter and what Bean calls a “sweetheart deal.”

Source: News4Jax, Aug. 17, 2023

No public statements found from January 2021 condemning the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Note: Rep. Luna was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

FYI big tech colluded in suppressing this message. Yet the J6 “committee” is still going after 45? Why not tech? I am not backing down on this. It’s wrong. The J6 committee is corrupt. + Graphic [Tweet, Dec. 19, 2022]

Luna, a Republican first-term member of Congress from St. Petersburg, argued in her letter that the judge should give Brown less time than that.

“Mr. Brown is a non-violent criminal who has embraced his failure and shown his willingness to rehabilitate and become a productive member of society,” Luna wrote to federal District Judge Susan Bucklew.

The letter appears on U.S. House of Representatives letterhead.

A spokesperson for Luna said Brown’s charges are not directly related to his activities on Jan. 6.

“Rep. Luna would prefer not to get involved in the justice system, but in this case, the reports of the sentencing that Brown faces were unconscionable and she felt compelled to ask the judge to consider the totality of Brown’s service to our nation and consider some leniency in issuing his final sentence,” the spokesperson, Edie Heipel, said in a text message. [Tampa Bay Times, March 29, 2023]

Steve Bannon was indicted on contempt of Congress charges for not complying with the Democrats’ bogus J6 Committee.

Hunter Biden needs to be held in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from House Oversight. [Tweet, Dec. 14, 2023]

The mainstream media lied and we have the evidence to support it. I am proud to support @RepMattGaetz’s resolution declaring President Trump did not engage in insurrection. + Video [Tweet, Feb. 7, 2024]

Democrats have claimed over and over that the 2016 election was stolen. The outcome was clear: there was no evidence of Russian collusion. I’m supporting @RepMattGaetz’s resolution affirming President Trump did not engage in insurrection. + Video [Tweet, Feb. 9, 2024]

We know for a fact that the US government colluded with big tech to suppress statements by President Trump on January 6. I back @RepMattGaetz’s resolution declaring President Trump did not engage in insurrection. + Video [Tweet, Feb. 12, 2024]

“America has always been first, and foremost, about the rule of law, and that must be respected. I’m disappointed that today’s Congressional proceedings over counting and challenging electoral votes were disrupted by a small number of individuals who breached Capitol security. I’m grateful to our law enforcement for their courage in protecting the Capitol Building, and the public, and urge everyone to respect their authority. I share the frustration of many Americans who do not feel they are being treated fairly, but we can and should do better.” [Statement, Jan. 6, 2021]

Brevard County Congressman Bill Posey did not answer News 6′s questions about his votes objecting to electors from Arizona and Pennsylvania.

“I’m not going to play into the Democrat narrative of never-ending witch hunts against Donald Trump,” Posey told News 6. “There are too many real problems Congress should be focused on fixing.”

During the House floor debate on Jan, 6, Posey pointed out that the U.S. Constitution requires state legislatures to enact voting laws. Posey expressed his belief that non-legislators changed voting laws in Pennsylvania and other states in violation of the Constitution.

“Sadly, the FBI never investigated my request to investigate massive voting irregularity accusations, like the video footage from Georgia that we all wish we didn’t see,” Posey said on the House floor. [Click Orlando, Jan. 6, 2022]

Attacking our Capitol and the selfless law enforcement officers defending it is as unpatriotic and appalling as it gets.  The people who are doing that must stop so we can return to our democratic process! [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., told “Fox & Friends” on Friday that the Biden administration’s comments marking a year since the Jan. 6 Capitol riot were hypocritical.

BRIAN MAST: Zero unity. I think I felt what I have felt this entire year from the Biden administration, Harris, all of their propaganda enablers in the media, and everybody else. I think you can sum them up in one word, and that would be hypocrisy. That’s what this whole administration is all about.

They’re going to call January 6th, all of these things an insurrection. Nobody has been charged with an insurrection, by the way. But they are going to forget that hundreds were arrested between the Supreme Court and the Senate during the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings. Or that the White House was surrounded, literally surrounded by BLM or hundreds of members of Congress on the White House grounds and many of them attacked like Rand Paul as they were leaving the White House. That wasn’t an insurrection.

Or forget about the four months, five months, six months of anarchy and burning cities and you can’t go to certain parts of Portland. None of those things happened. It’s all summed up with the word: hypocrisy. [Fox News, Jan. 7, 2022]

Americans have the right to peacefully protest & demand their government works for them—that doesn’t mean we resort to violence. Rule of law must stand during our nation’s brightest & darkest hours & that includes right now. We are better than this. There is no place for anarchy. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Last question: Do you see the former president’s rhetoric as at least connected to the events that happened on January 6, even if you don’t see them affecting trust in the democratic system overall?

No, I don’t. [New York Times, May 22, 2021]

Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) on Saturday reacted to Attorney General Merrick Garland refusing to answer how many federal agents were present at the Capitol on January 6 for the riot.

Donalds called into question what happened to the members of the National Guard that former President Donald Trump had authorized on January 4. He also highlighted how House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) had been blocking Republican questioning into the matter.

“It’s a very important question to answer. Obviously, Merrick Garland doesn’t want to answer that question,” Donalds advised. “And in the House, Nancy Pelosi has blocked the questions that make sense like where did you have embedded FBI assets? Like, what happened to the intel report the FBI sent to the Capitol police — I believe it was three or four days before January 6. And the biggest question of all — what happened to the National Guard troops that Donald Trump authorized on January 4? How come they were not at the Capitol or even close by on January 6?”

“[T]here are so many questions coming out of January 6,” he added. “Listen, I’m on the Oversight Committee. We had two hearings on this back in May and June of last year. At the end of the second hearing, when Republicans started really digging into a lot of these key questions that you’re bringing up and so many others, that’s when Nancy Pelosi shut it down.” [Breitbart, Jun. 12, 2022]

Speaking to CBS News, Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican of Florida, acknowledged meeting with White on Capitol Hill when she visited.

“There are serious issues about how a lot of Jan. 6 defendants have had their constitutional rights violated,” said Donalds. “They’ve been held for extended periods of time.” [CBS News, Mar. 1, 2023]

This lawlessness is abhorrent and disgusting. This is not who we are as a nation and does not represent our values. All engaging in violence must be apprehended and punished. I pray for the safety of our Capitol Police who are working tirelessly to ensure everyone is kept safe.

Esta anarquía es aborrecible. Esto no nos representa como nación o nuestros valores. Todos los que participan en actos de violencia deben ser detenidos y castigados. Rezo por la seguridad de la Policía del Capitolio que trabaja para garantizar la seguridad de todos. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2021]

Mr. President @realDonaldTrump please take a firm stance and help us restore order in the Capitol. This is unacceptable and dangerous. Capitol Police needs additional officers and resources now. We need you to urgently call on these protestors to disperse. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

I supported the 1/6 commission last month because it gave Republicans an equal seat at the table.

Speaker Pelosi’s partisan commission put forward last night cuts Republicans out of the process. I never have, and I never will, support a partisan and politicized investigation. [Tweet, Jun. 29, 2021]

The brave men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police deserve our praise for fulfilling their oath on January 6th. They dealt with an impossible task. Their leadership failed them and those involved in the collapse of command must be held accountable. [Tweet, Jul. 27, 2021]

I urge all Americans to embrace your freedom to peaceful protest, but respect the rule of law and not resort to violent behavior against any of our law enforcement. We are better than the actions of Antifa and other thugs who destroyed businesses and burned our cities. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Let me be clear. I do NOT support domestic terroristic behavior by anyone on American soil. The left and their media puppets refused to condemn Antifa/BLM as neighborhoods burned claiming “mostly peaceful protests”. Watch their attitude and rapidness to condemn today however. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Note: Rep. Mills was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

No one should comply with the sham, partisan J6 committee. The January 6th committee is designed to hunt down Trump supporters and directly target the conservative movement! Do NOT COMPLY. [Tweet, Jan. 13, 2022]

Pardon the January 6th political prisoners.

Begin a real investigation into what happened on January 6th.

And shutdown the partisan witch hunt waged by Pelosi and her left wing majority. [Tweet, Feb. 7, 2022]

The J6 Committee is a complete joke that is doing nothing more than politically targeting those who support Pres. Trump, and a smear campaign against President Trump on baseless claims. #J6Committee [Tweet, June 23, 2022]

Ray Epps has yet to be arrested and/ or questioned by the J6 “Unselect Committee” because it was an insider job orchestrated by the Dems with help from the Feds to frame President Trump and enable political targeting/ imprisonment of conservatives. #freej6politicalprisoners https://x.com/JerseyJoe1234//JerseyJoe1234/status/1548379867040735232 [Tweet, July 17, 2022]

The bottom line is President Trump is NOT an insurrectionist, nor did he incite an insurrection.

The American people are not buying the Left’s false narrative perpetuated in the mainstream media. Under the Biden Admin, we’ve witnessed a weaponized Department of Injustice, increased Lawfare, with charges against Trump being mere attempts to politicize and interfere with the 2024 election.

This narrative is simply a political distraction from the Biden Admin’s failures, spanning a crippling economy, record inflation, foreign policy blunders, to his disastrous handling of the border. The American people see through it all. I’m proud to stand with @RepMattGaetz & my colleagues in cosponsoring a House resolution to put to rest that President Trump did not engage in an insurrection.

I look forward to having President Trump back in the White House, fighting for the American people. 🇺🇸 + Pictures [Tweet, Feb. 6, 2024]

I agree. Thank you Capitol Police for protecting Congress.  Attacks on law enforcement doing their jobs is wrong. Protesting is a constitutional right, but violence is wrong. + @SteveScalise Tweet [Quote Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Due to family medical obligations, I am unable to travel to D.C. for tonight and tomorrow’s votes.  Given we are nearly a week from Inauguration Day, it will be nigh impossible for Congress to follow the impeachment trial process as outlined in the Constitution by January 20th and the process will further divide our country. America is hurting and upset. Now is not the time to throw more fuel on a fire. We should focus on bringing to justice those who attacked law enforcement and the U.S. Capitol last week and ensuring a safe Inauguration Day as prescribed in our Constitution.

“We are a country of laws and order, all Americans, regardless of how they feel about the 2020 election results must abide by processes outlined in law and our Constitution and work together to tackle the issues facing our country.

“There are millions of peaceful, hardworking, Americans who love their country, the constitution and the rule of law that voted for President Trump. They do not support the actions of the violent mob on January 6, 2020, nor do those actions represent the America they love and desire to uphold for their children.

“I will continue to speak in support of and propose and advocate for policies that will build a stronger, more prosperous America and empower Americans for generations to achieve success. I continue to pray that each of us would seek to serve others, not ourselves and treat others with kindness and respect. Unkindness and hatred cannot coexist with serving others.” [Statement, Jan. 12, 2021]

The violence and lawlessness we saw today was completely unacceptable. As a nation, we must do better. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Pelosi’s January 6th committee is 100% partisan and will serve no other purpose than to attack Republicans.

I joined @newsmax to discuss Speaker Pelosi’s latest political stunt. + Video [Tweet, Jul. 1, 2021]

After repeated requests to the Capitol Police, my colleagues and I have been refused information related to the investigation of Michael Byrd.

Instead, the liberal media is giving him a free pass for the shooting an unarmed woman. [Tweet, Sept. 1, 2021]

My colleagues and I are demanding answers from AG Garland about the politicized DOJ’s decision to remove people off the FBI’s Most Wanted lists following January 6th. + Screenshot [Tweet, Nov. 4, 2021]

We are experiencing the largest crime wave America has seen in decades, but the Left is more focused on those being held for misdemeanors on Jan 6th.

Last week, I participated in a Judiciary hearing about the way D.C. correctional facilities are treating Americans.

Watch here: + Video [Tweet, Jan. 26, 2022]

Biden’s DOJ announced they won’t be prosecuting Colbert’s team for trespassing at the Capitol complex.

Meanwhile, they continue to make January 6th arrests for the exact same crime.

What happened to equal justice under the law? Not political justice. [Tweet, Jul. 22, 2022]

My staff has been told to shelter in place for their safety, and I am watching the scene at the Capitol unfold.  While I support the Constitutionally-protected right for peaceful protest, some of the images I am seeing on the news do not constitute a peaceful demonstration. (1/2)

These unruly behaviors are completely unacceptable and place law enforcement and countless individuals in harm’s way. (2/2) [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2021]

Another Republican U.S. representative has written a letter asking a federal judge to consider a shorter sentence for Jeremy Michael Brown, a Tampa Bay-area man who protested at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

In a letter to Middle District of Florida Judge Susan Bucklew, Rep. Gus Bilirakis argued Brown, a former U.S. Army Special Forces master sergeant, should get less than the nine years he’s facing for illegally possessing weapons, grenades and a classified document.

“He has lived an exemplary life with no incidents of violence and no criminal history,” Bilirakis wrote in his letter.

Federal prosecutors say Brown was at the Capitol with the extremist Oath Keepers group. His defense team says Brown was working security at the Jan. 6 protest as a volunteer. Unlike many of those arrested in connection to Jan. 6, Brown’s felony charges were only indirectly related to his actions that day. His most serious legal troubles arose when federal agents investigating the riots searched his Hillsborough County property and found the illicit items. In December, he was convicted of six of 10 charges.

Bilirakis, whose district includes Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties, was the second local member of Congress to write in support of Brown. U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna wrote a similar letter March 24. Both have been submitted to the court in legal filings by Brown’s defense attorney.

Brown lives in neither Bilirakis’ nor Luna’s district. He’s represented by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, a Democrat.

Federal prosecutors have argued in their own legal filings that Brown should not receive sentencing leniency.

“The Defendant’s course of conduct over the past decade … shows a complete lack of respect for the law, and merits a substantial term of imprisonment,” prosecutors wrote in a March 24 filing. [Tampa Bay Times, April 5, 2023]

The lawlessness taking place here in our nation’s capital is unacceptable and un-American.

You cannot say you stand for law and order and then act this way.

Pray for our law enforcement as they secure the area and keep us safe. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Dangerous political rhetoric from extremists on the left and the right divides our nation and threatens the safety of our friends and neighbors. This past year, we saw rioting, looting and the destruction fo cities across America by self-avowed Marxists, anarchists, and left-wing radicals. Last week, our Capitol was raided by anarchists and supoorted of President Trump.

” Let me be clear. The blame for loss of life, violence, and property damage falls squarely on the shoulders of those who committed these crimes. Those who stored the Capitol, caused the death of a police officer, and injured many others must be held accountable for their actions.

“It is past time our country finds our way back together to heal our open wounds. A cote to impeach the president without proper due process and with only seven days left in office only further divides us. For that reason, I voted no. Our community must refocus on the issues that bring us together, like safely rebuilding a strong economy, protecting our First Amendment rights, and standing up for the rule of law.”

 [Tweet, Jan. 13, 2021]

“As of this writing, my staff and I are safe and in a secure location after evacuation by Capitol Police.

“Today, while objecting to the electoral college certification of states with explicit election irregularities, the Capitol was breached by protesters. The situation escalated quickly with members being notified that nearby buildings were being breached. Midway through debate on the objection of the Arizona certification, protesters began attempting to breach the House Floor. In response, Capitol Police barricaded the doors and Members were instructed to prepare their evacuation hoods in anticipation of tear gas being deployed. As attempts to gain entry into the chamber grew in intensity, I witnessed fellow Members joining with Capitol Police to further barricade doors by piling furniture. They also began breaking furniture to provide themselves with any means of defense they could find. Within minutes, the sounds of shots began coming through the door. We then began evacuating quickly out of the chamber to a safe location.

“I am currently with my staff and colleagues and will share with you what I have shared with them.

“I am irate.

“I am heartbroken.

“What has transpired here today is unacceptable. Anything less than a full condemnation of this violence is unacceptable. My constituents sent me to Washington to fight for their rights and to be their voice.

“In the midst of fighting a legitimate and most serious objection to the certification of the states with egregious election violations, we were stopped. We were stopped by people not intent on fighting for our Constitutional Republic and our constitution; instead they wanted to tear it down.

“We as a nation have lost too many in the name of service to our Republic. My own family has given much in service to our country from my grandfather who served and was a POW in Nazi Germany to my own brother who served overseas in Iraq. As I write this statement, my husband, who is a first responder, is by my side.

“Anyone who believes that the violence our country has seen as of late is okay, is wrong. Any groups promoting hate or the overthrowal of our Republic are, in fact, trampling the flag and Constitution we hold so dear. It is also a slap in the face to every serviceman and woman who has given so much to our nation. Any violence, past or present, I have condemned and will continue to condemn.

“My message is simple. Violence will not be tolerated. If you attack the Capitol, you attack this country. I will fight endlessly to protect our Constitution and the Republic from tyranny. I condemn in the strongest of terms any violence perpetrated by any group.” [Statement, Jan. 6, 2021]

One year ago, people stormed the capitol…destroyed property…and attacked police officers.

At least five people died on January 6th 2021.

So far, the federal government has charged more than 700 people with crimes, including dozens of Floridians.

“January 6th was a horrible day,” said Rep. Cammack.

That day was one of Rep. Kat Cammack’s first days in office. Before the riot, she voted against certifying the presidential election results.

Can you tell me a little bit about your experience and kind of how does it feel being a year later,” said CBS4 reporter Giselle Thomas.

“It’s a day that I hope we never ever see again in our history, ” said Rep. Cammack.

A house select committee is now investigating what happened on that day and why. Cammack calls it a partisan witch hunt.

“The speaker of the house Nancy Pelosi rejected our picks for representation on the republican side for that committee,” said Rep. Cammack.

Cammack has been consistent with her feelings about what happened on January 6th. One year ago, our team was able to speak to her via cell phone.

“I’m shocked, heartbroken, and irate at what I witnessed within the last few hours… for those doing this in the name of our flag or our constitution, I say they are full of crap,” said Rep. Cammack. – 1/6/2021

Her message remains the same now.

“I condemn violence now and nothing will change in that regard,” said Rep. Cammack. [CBS 4, Jan. 6, 2022]

No public statements found from January 2021 condemning the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Note: Rep. Lee was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

• No later statements were found regarding the January 6th attack.

While I am in Miami recovering from COVID-19, I’m deeply troubled by what is happening in Washington.

I am praying for the safety of my colleagues & our law enforcement. 🙏🏻

There is absolutely no place for violence and rioting in the U.S. Capitol! [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Congress must come together to deeply and seriously investigate the actions of the January 6th riot to ensure all responsible are held accountable,” Salazar said in a statement.

“Impeachment of a sitting President is one of the most severe actions Congress can take, and we must only act after thoughtful and scrutinous debate,” the statement continued. [NBC Miami, Jan. 13, 2021]

Thank you for the compliment. I have a great stylist I can recommend.

But, as a fellow journalist, let me ask: Are you working to uncover the full truth about what everyone knew before Jan 6th? Or are you guilty of partial reporting? I think I already know the answer.

Abrazos. + @soledadobrien Tweet [Quote Tweet, Apr. 28, 2022]

We must protect and revere law our enforcement officers who put their lives on the line each day for our safety.

While peaceful protests are an integral part of our democracy, lawlessness and violence are NOT acceptable. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

The Capitol building is the center and sacred symbol of democracy. Today’s violent actions undermine the principles and values that our nation was founded on.

Individuals who broke into the US Capitol or assaulted our law enforcement should face the full consequences of the law. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Tonight’s J6 committee hearing is the most blatant attempt to distract the American people from the disastrous and failed policies of the Democratic Party. [Tweet, Jun. 9, 2022]

America is not a country where political violence is acceptable. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

This morning, President @realDonaldTrump explicitly called for demonstrations and protests to be peaceful.

He was far more explicit about his calls for peace than some of the BLM and left-wing rioters were this summer when we saw violence sweep across this nation. + Video [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Facial recognition firm claims Antifa infiltrated Trump protesters who stormed Capitol” + Link [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

January 6th is largely being used as a blood libel against the MAGA movement.

In reality, the Deep State could have been more involved in the violence than those who showed up to peacefully protest. + Video [Tweet, Jun. 19, 2021]

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL): “Congresswoman Greene and I are not here to celebrate January 6th. We are not here to obsess about it, but we are here to expose the truth…January 6th last year wasn’t an insurrection…but it may very well have been a ‘fedsurrection.’”[C-SPAN, Jan. 6, 2022]

Gaetz Breaks Down How The FBI Escalated January 6th on Newsmax [Website Post, May 9, 2022]

MUST WATCH: Jan. 6th Corrections Facility LOCKS DOORS After Gaetz, MTG Demand Answers [Website Post, May 9, 2022]

Matt Gaetz SLAMS DC Corrections Facility for Locking Out Members of Congress [Website Post, May 9, 2022]

Feds are like cockroaches: you see one outside the walls, there’s probably 10 more behind the walls that you don’t see.

America deserves to know the truth about the involvement of federal agents on January 6th. + Video [Tweet, Sept. 21, 2022]

BREAKING: The Washington, D.C. FBI Field Office CONFIRMED that undercover officers, confidential informants, and FBI assets were present at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th,

January 6th is largely being used as a blood libel against the MAGA movement.

In reality, the Deep State could have been more involved in the violence than those who showed up to peacefully protest. + Video [Tweet, Jun. 19, 2021]

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL): “Congresswoman Greene and I are not here to celebrate January 6th. We are not here to obsess about it, but we are here to expose the truth…January 6th last year wasn’t an insurrection…but it may very well have been a ‘fedsurrection.’”[C-SPAN, Jan. 6, 2022]

Gaetz Breaks Down How The FBI Escalated January 6th on Newsmax [Website Post, May 9, 2022]

MUST WATCH: Jan. 6th Corrections Facility LOCKS DOORS After Gaetz, MTG Demand Answers [Website Post, May 9, 2022]

Matt Gaetz SLAMS DC Corrections Facility for Locking Out Members of Congress [Website Post, May 9, 2022]

Feds are like cockroaches: you see one outside the walls, there’s probably 10 more behind the walls that you don’t see.

America deserves to know the truth about the involvement of federal agents on January 6th. + Video [Tweet, Sept. 21, 2022]

BREAKING: The Washington, D.C. FBI Field Office CONFIRMED that undercover officers, confidential informants, and FBI assets were present at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, despite FBI Director Wray testifying to the contrary! + Video [Tweet, May 18, 2023]

This is not who we are as a people or as a country. This is wrong and condemnable. God bless the Capitol police and keep them safe. + @Phil_Lewis_ Tweet [Quote Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

This is despicable. This is not who we are as a country. In America, we solve our disputes through debate, discussion, courts and judges. There is no place for violence. https://fxn.ws/2Xux9s1 + Video [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Impeachment further entrenches our nation’s divides, jeopardizing peaceful transfer of power.

With one week until inauguration, what our country needs most is UNITY, not more fuel thrown on the fire.

That’s why I voted against impeaching the President today on the House floor.

Furthermore, House Dems brought impeachment to the House floor with ZERO due process, no hearings, no trial & no legal defense.

Impeachment should never be rushed nor taken lightly.

The violence we saw at the Capitol was despicable and unAmerican — and it’s critical we launch a full investigation into the events on and leading up to January 6th.

The 9/11 commission is good model. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 13, 2021]

As I’ve said before, I believe the impeachment of President Trump had zero due process, set a terrible precedent, and will only fan the flames of division.

It is my hope the U.S. Senate will act swiftly to acquit and allow our country to move forward. [Tweet, Jan. 22, 2021]

The Vice President, the media, and others on the Left attempting to liken Jan 6 to Pearl Harbor or 9/11 – where thousands of Americans were ruthlessly killed in planned attacks- is insane and stokes more division.

I was in the Capitol on Jan 6 and it was terrible. Unlike in places where I’ve served overseas, we settle disputes in America through legislation, in the courts, and through debating the constitution.

That’s what went wrong on Jan 6 and those who are found guilty of violating the law must be held accountable. And they must be treated apolitically and given due process afforded under our constitution. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2022]

“The violent behavior we’re currently seeing is abhorrent and unacceptable. Our Constitution protects the right to peacefully assemble; however, it does not excuse breaking into the Capitol or assaulting law enforcement officers. I absolutely do not condone the behavior of the protestors who have breached security and broken the law. While I will still contest the electoral college results today, I will do so in a peaceful and lawful way.

Thank you to the Capitol Police and other law enforcement who have worked to protect me, my colleagues, and the Hill staff. Your selflessness and courage are invaluable.” [Statement, Jan. 6, 2021]

January 6th, 2021 will forever be remembered as a day when an angry mob sacked the capital.

The mob was fired up by rhetoric about a stolen election and at least some of them had hoped to prevent congress from approving the election of then President-Elect Joe Biden.

Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Panama City, was on the floor of the House of Representatives, preparing to vote on the certification of the electoral college vote when the Sergeant at Arms got the call.

“He got the word on his radio and he just went white. The word was that the west end had been breached. That hadn’t happened since 1812,” Dunn said. “So he was rattled. He took off like a shot.”

Dunn, an Army veteran, said he understood what was at stake and immediately followed the safety procedures given to every member of Congress.

“I’m really, pretty attentive when they say the perimeter has been breached you don’t have to say that to me twice,” Dunn said. “You know curiosity did kill the cat.”

Dunn stayed in his office and the trouble outside did not reach him. Still, it was a shocking day. Five people, including a capital police officer, died in the incident. Another police officer committed suicide the next day.

“It was sort of mob mentality. They got caught up in the moment and they did things, if you ask them over a cup of coffee on a calm day, would they do that, they would say, ‘no, never,’ Dunn said. “But I mean, it was just appalling. But I think unfortunately our grandchildren will study that day in history and be disappointed in us.”

He also believes all of the people who invaded the capital must be arrested and charged.

“Prosecute them,” Dunn said. “They became part of a violent, illegal, irrational mob.”

President Donald Trump along with Senators Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley spent weeks telling Trump loyalists that the election was stolen. This has led to some blaming Trump for the insurrection and saying the three men and other Republicans were responsible for the incident.

“I think that we all could have handled that thing a lot better,” Dunn said.

He added that he expects the federal court system, along with the Senate itself will decide where the blame should be placed. But also said that the former president’s rhetoric was an issue.

“I have grave concerns about some of the things he said in his speech that morning,” Dunn said.

After the capital was sacked Dunn joined 146 other Republicans in the house to vote against certifying the electoral college results. Dunn points out that Democrats made similar votes several times over the last few decades.

“People have made point that this was some sort of vote for anarchy or for the mob,” Dunn said. “It was nothing like that at all. What we were doing was saying that this was an irregular election and ipso facto it is. I mean, you are still counting votes two months after the election. I mean, that’s an irregular election.’

Dunn said his vote was also a call to improve election procedures going forward. He also noted that the feedback he’s gotten from his district supports that vote by a margin of 20 to 1. [MyPanhandle.com, Jan. 22, 2021]

Rep. Neal Dunn

Tallahassee area Congressman Neal Dunn did not respond to News 6′s questions about his objections to Arizona and Pennsylvania electors and did not speak during the House floor debate on Jan. 6. [Click Orlando, Jan. 6, 2022]

Today will go down as a very dark day in America’s history.  Make no mistake, the violence demonstrated in the Capitol today is inexcusable and cannot be tolerated.

It is un-American and counter to everything that has made our country a shining city on a hill for the past 244 years.  We will not be goaded into any course of action under threat by anarchists. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Last Wednesday, January 6th, will be remembered as one of the darker days in American history.  The violent attacks on our nation’s capital, THE symbol of American government and seat of our democracy, were deplorable and cannot be tolerated.  They were un-American, anarchist and counter to all that has made our country a “shining city on a hill” for the past 244 years.  There is never an excuse for the violence I experienced firsthand that resulted in the deaths of five Americans.

“However, impeaching the president with one week remaining in his term will only serve to create further division in an already painfully divided nation.  The peaceful transfer of power from one president to the next is a time-honored tradition that should be used as a time of healing and not as an opportunity to further flame our radical divisions.  The priority of Congress should be to investigate the lapse in intelligence and vulnerabilities on the Capitol complex to stop future incidents from occurring.

“Furthermore, the rush to impeach with no opportunity to conduct hearings, prepare a defense or follow due process is how rogue nations remove duly elected leaders of government, not the United States of America. Despite everything that has happened, our democracy has a sacred duty to rise above the passions of the moment and lead by example. This accelerated process to ignore constitutional due process on an outgoing president sets a dangerous precedent, simply for the sake of political opportunism.  Now is the time to unite Americans and move forward.  For that reason, I voted against the articles of impeachment.” [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021]

“The 25th amendment was designed to be used in the most extreme cases in our nation, not a political weapon to deploy against a political opponent. Last week’s events were unacceptable and un-American, and I will continue to denounce those attacks. However, it is inappropriate for Congress to instruct the vice president of the United States on how to carry out his constitutional duties.

“As laid out in the Constitution, it is solely to the discretion of the executive branch—the president’s cabinet—to determine whether or not the president should be removed based on the Constitution.

“For that reason, I voted against H.Res. 21 calling for the vice president to invoke the 25th amendment. While the House Democrats continue to take political jabs at a transitioning president, my focus is on moving forward to unite Americans and heal our country.” [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021]

“It’s total mayhem at the doors at the end of the Speaker’s Lobby. That’s actually where Ashli Babbit was shot. So we’re going down the stairs and I’m not certain that I heard the gun shot —  THE gun shot —  I’m pretty sure it was. That was only about 40 or 50 feet away from us where that happened,” Franklin said, referring to the rioter who was shot by Capitol Police as she tried to climb through a broken door into the House Speaker’s Lobby adjoining the House chamber.

“There’s been a lot of talk about whether that should have happened. I’ll tell you, there was no other line of defense. That was THE last line between the mob outside the door and all the members of Congress trying to get out of that room,” Franklin said. “So I don’t know what would have happened had that been breached and they had come in. I’m sure, you know, the crowd doesn’t know who all the rest of us are, so I’m not really sure how that would have gone. But thankfully, you know, security — once that one shot was fired, that basically ended everything. All those people that were trying to press through, it just immediately dissolved.”

He was also unaware that several rioters were in custody and pinned to the floor in a side hallway as members filed past them.

“I didn’t even know where we’re going at the time. Again, I didn’t have my bearings,” Franklin said, adding that they went to a large room in an office building. “Spent several hours there, sort of on lockdown. I think that’s when I was texting different folks from back home.”

This reporter reached out to Franklin at the time and he responded that he was safe and unharmed, although wouldn’t reveal his location.

“I was honestly not scared — I was more angry than anything,” Franklin said. “I was shocked at what was going on and just really outraged that it was happening. To be candid, I didn’t ever really feel fear for myself at that point … it didn’t strike me as being that (dangerous), I just thought it was a bunch of folks out of control. My first thought was, ‘How in the heck has this gotten to this point that we have all these people — because we have all these security things you’ve got to go through — how did we get to this point?’”

As a naval officer trained in warfare and security issues, Franklin wondered how the crowd wasn’t being controlled.

“I kept thinking, I wish somebody would just fire a shot in the air and just let these people know that, you know, this isn’t going to stand,” Franklin said. “Obviously, it’s tragic that anybody was shot and killed that day and horrible, certainly, for the officers that were put in that kind of situation that should have never been. There’s still a lot we need to unpack from that day and learn about the failures. And hopefully, we’ll get to that, but we had solid intelligence that there were people who were going to do bad things that day … And we know that because there was intelligence – the FBI knew about it, the FBI shared it with Capitol Police, and yet they were not prepared.”

Franklin said he thought the reason there weren’t more Capitol and D.C. Police officers there was because of riots in Portland, Oregon, the previous summer and civil rights complaints about police officers there using military machinery and anti-riot techniques.

“I think some of it goes back to, you know, the summer before when people saw our police and things like that in Portland, tried to put down riots. And (the Speakers office) didn’t want the optics of that,” Franklin said. “They didn’t think it was going to end up being as bad as it was. It just wouldn’t be a good look to have overly militaristic, militaristic police response, but it’s really what we needed that day. It should have been there because there were people who were armed and ready to go that day for sure.” [lkldnow, Nov. 11, 2022]

What’s happening now in the U.S. Capitol is sickening and unacceptable. Guns drawn inside the House chamber and reports of shots fired and one woman in critical condition make this a dark day in the history of our nation. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“The commission bill as currently drafted is unacceptable because it fails to require a balanced investigation into the riots and violence by far-left protesters last summer,” Buchanan said in a statement, referencing the protests against police violence last year that were mostly peaceful. [Tampa Bay Times, May 20, 2021]

“I fully support the right to peacefully protest and I will always defend that right. I also share and understand the frustration of the millions of Americans that feel cheated out of a fair election. That is why I remain steadfast in my decision to object to the certification of electoral votes, and I am prepared to speak on the House floor against certification when the process resumes.

I want to be very clear that I do not support violence as a form of protest. I have seen first-hand that the vast majority of protesters were peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights, but some were not, and that is not acceptable.

I was one of the last members to leave the House floor and I want to commend the Capitol Police for their professionalism during this entire incident.” [Statement, Jan. 11, 2021]

Clyde, a Republican from Athens, made his controversial remarks during Wednesday’s hearing about the Capitol riot, held by the House Oversight and Reform Committee. He was among several Republicans who denied key details of Jan. 6, but Clyde’s comments went the furthest.

“There was no insurrection,” he said. “And to call it an insurrection, in my opinion, is a bold-faced lie. Watching the TV footage of those who entered the Capitol and walked through Statuary Hall showed people in an orderly fashion staying between the stanchions and ropes taking videos and pictures. You know, if you didn’t know the TV footage was a video from Jan. 6, you’d actually think it was a normal tourist visit.”

Clyde in those same comments acknowledged that “there was an undisciplined mob, there were some rioters and some who committed acts of vandalism.” He noted he was among the lawmakers who helped barricade the door to the House chambers. [AJC, May 13, 2021]

I’m incredibly concerned that J6 prisoners’ civil rights are being violated.

AG Garland must address this unlawful treatment.

Americans deserve answers, accountability, and transparency. + Video [Tweet, Mar. 29, 2023]

“The violence and destruction we saw yesterday at the U.S. Capitol was disgraceful, and it is tragic that a woman lost her life and others died from secondary causes. The criticism of the U.S. Capitol Police is also disgraceful, and it is my understanding that more than 50 Capitol Police were injured,” said Rep. Scott.

Rep. Scott continued: “As I stated in a letter to House Leadership on Tuesday, Congress does not have the Constitutional authority to overturn a state’s electoral votes – nor does the Vice President – and I believe my decision to support the Electoral College fulfills my sworn oath to the Constitution. I’m also very proud of Vice President Mike Pence, and I am honored to have known him many years and call him a friend. I’m proud of his commitment to fulfilling his duty to the Constitution as well.” [Statement, Jan. 6, 2021]

There was absolutely no basis in the Jan 6th committee’s accusations against Loudermilk- and they knew it.

The January 6th committee is a sham with no shame. + Screenshot [Tweet, Jun. 14, 2022]

The Jan 6th committee is discrediting the results of the Capitol Police investigation to harass innocent Loudermilk. This committee is a partisan witch hunt and an embarrassment to America.

I joined @jsolomonReports to discuss this sham committee’s shameful actions. + Video [Tweet, Jun. 16, 2022]

Violence against our brave law enforcement is not in line with our values as freedom loving Americans. I strongly support our rights to peacefully protest, but strongly condemn any acts of violence against our brave officers of the Capitol Police or others. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“As the subcommittee continues to go through over 2 million documents provided by the January 6th Select Committee, our initial review has found that their work was solely focused on pushing a pre-determined narrative and they selectively chose ‘facts’ to fit that narrative. I was the target of one of those narratives, when they accused me of giving a ‘reconnaissance tour. We’ve uncovered documents that prove the committee knew that the allegation that I gave a ‘reconnaissance tour’ was verifiably false, yet continued to make public accusations and ultimately printed that lie in their final report. It’s clear their work isn’t credible, and they owe every individual whose reputation they attempted to smear an apology.” [Press Release, Mar. 28, 2023]

The Pelosi-led J6 Committee had one mission, and it wasn’t to investigate the security breach at the Capitol. They set out to smear Republicans, facts not withstanding – but truth will prevail. + Link [Tweet, Mar. 30, 2023]

“We are investigating what really happened on January 6 and how were these people — whoever they were — how were they able to get into the Capitol? What was the security failure?” Loudermilk said, adding that the panel is also investigating “the actions of the Select Committee [on January 6] and how they conducted their investigation.”

“Because the American people have a right to know what happened,” Loudermilk said. “My main goal is to get the truth out there and give the American people the ability to make their own determination on this with facts — not with preconceived ideas or pre-determined narratives — but just the facts of what happened.”

Loudermilk told Fox News Digital that last Congress’ House Select Committee on January 6, led by Democrats, “went above and beyond the evidence to try to prove something that they wanted to be truth.”

Loudermilk said that panel “cherry-picked” evidence and “excluded evidence that did not support their narrative, which was that Trump and the Republicans are the ones who planned and carried out and assisted in the attacks on the Capitol.”

“But there isn’t evidence to support that so-called truth,” he said. 

“Look, I’m not here to vindicate anyone,” he said. “But we want the truth to prevail.”

…

“We do know there was plenty of intelligence that there was going to be an attack on the Capitol. So Secret Service knew of it. The FBI knew of it. Department of Defense had intelligence. Homeland Security had intelligence. That intelligence was sent to the Capitol Police Intelligence Division—but it never got passed on any further. The chief did not know about it,” he explained.

“Now whether it was intentional suppression or if it was incompetence, there was a huge cover-up over that,” he continued. “We are looking at that, but from what we can tell, there were groups that were planning this attack on the Capitol.”

Loudermilk also said they have intelligence that there were federal agents embedded in the crowd, which he noted, is “not unusual for large gatherings.”

“But our issue is, if a plainclothes law enforcement officer engaged in nefarious activities, which we have already proven there was one Metropolitan police officer who was plainclothes on duty and encouraged people to go to the Capitol — so that type of activity is very concerning to us,” he said.

But Loudermilk noted that federal officers “are not allowed on Capitol Hill unless they are invited by Capitol Police or the Capitol Police Board.”

“Were any of those federal officers here before the chief of police asked for mutual assistance?” He asked.

Meanwhile, Loudermilk said the term “optics” comes up “way too often in a lot of the communications.”

“People had a concern of the ‘optics’ from the Civil Defense unit to Capitol Police wearing riot gear — someone didn’t like that. I suspect it came from [then-Speaker Nancy] Pelosi’s office,” he said. “We’re tracking that down. But they were told to leave their riot gear in buses — it doesn’t do any good. You don’t have time to tell people storming the Capitol, ‘hey, wait until we go get our defensive gear on.’”

“So the term ‘optics’ also comes up when it comes to the deployment of the National Guard,” he continued. “We have uncovered evidence that Trump was aware of the attack on the Capitol and did order the National Guard to be ready to deploy, so we’ll be coming out with that as well.”

…

“The select committee was supposed to preserve all of these documents, all of the videos of depositions — what I expected, is when they handed all of the information over, was that we would have their entire database—that’s not what we got,” he explained. “We got boxes of about 2 million printed pages of documents just placed into boxes without any cataloging or categorization. We had about two terabytes of digital data.”

Separately, Loudermilk said members of that committee “took out liability insurance, meaning that they can’t be held liable for anyone that may have been defamed in their accusations or false reporting.”

“It’s just interesting to me that they took out the liability insurance after the fact, if their reporting is so accurate, why would you be concerned about it?” Loudermilk asked. “

“The American people have the right to know the truth of what happened on January 6 and we have taken this from a very non-biased approach.” [Fox News, Jan. 14, 2024]

The violence and anarchy is unacceptable and must end. Please listen to @realdonaldtrump’s call to stay peaceful immediately. Thank you to our Capitol Police and law enforcement. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

THE CAPITOL POLICE DO NOT DESERVE THIS. Respect our law enforcement! [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

U.S. Representative Buddy Carter sent the following statement to Fox28 regarding the vote:

I will be voting against the legislation. It is clear that this commission set up by Democrats is about partisan politics, not solutions. Any commission discussing what happened on January 6th should have the opportunity to look at a wider scope of issues that could have a relationship to what happened that day. [Fox 28 Savannah, May 19, 2021]

“I’m gonna tell you the truth: Yes, I do,” said Rep. Buddy Carter, a Georgia Republican, when asked if he believes Republicans should issue a subpoena to Pelosi. “This is setting the precedent, and we’re just not gonna lie down and let this happen. There are serious questions about her role on January 6 and exactly what she did and what she didn’t do. And we need to get to the bottom of that.” [CNN, May 13, 2022]

The fallout continues from last week’s insurrection in Washington D.C. For the first time, we hear from Georgia Congressman Drew Ferguson.

Ferguson was huddled inside the Capitol on Wednesday when the violent protest breached security and entered the hallowed halls.

Ferguson represents one of the most conservative districts in Georgia. He was caught in the House chambers when the Capitol was overrun Wednesday. This is the first he’s spoke publicly about it.

“Looking back on it, it was a scary time,” Ferguson told News 3. “I probably would have been more scared if I had seen the videos of what was going on outside the House chambers at the time.”

He was huddled with a bi-partisan group of lawmakers and staff members. 

“In that moment, there are no Republicans. No Democrats. Just Americans trying to get through a tough moment,” he said.

Does the congressman if those who attacked Democracy were terrorists.

“Yeah, I think the people who came into the Capitol building and led that charge, that were charging into the House of Representatives trying to cause harm,” he said. “How else do you describe that? It’s criminal. It’s wrong. It’s unamerican. And it’s unacceptable.”

Last week’s joint Congressional session to certify the Electoral College results that had President Donald Trump losing to Democrat Joe Biden, Congressman Ferguson indicated he would side with the president.

He changed his mind in the day before the vote and the insurrection and he voted to certify President-elect Biden’s victory. He joined Rep. Austin Scott (R), Ga. 8th, as the only Peach State Republicans to vote to affirm the electors.

Ferguson says that it should not have played out the way it did and he faults the president and members of congress for unrealistic expectations.

“What happened on Jan. 6 is something that has been brewing for a number of weeks,” Ferguson said. “And I have challenged my colleagues in the House to be intellectually honest with the voters. And where I truly take exception to what went on is the fact that false expectations were set about what this process of challenging the electors and the crazy notion that Vice President Pence had some authority he clearly did not have.” [Valley Central, Jan. 11, 2021]

No other statements were found regarding the January 6th attack.

A message from the Capitol.

Be safe. Be smart. Stay peaceful. Obey the laws.

This is not a time for violence.

This is a time to support President Trump and support election integrity.

God bless! + Video [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

I want to say THANK YOU to ALL of the Police who protected us today and continue to protect us.

I will always support our great men and women in law enforcement.

God bless each of you! 💙🇺🇸[Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

I will still object to fraudulent electoral votes.

Despicable violence committed by fringe agitators will not silence my voice or derail the Constitutional process that Congress must complete.

It’s our duty as members of the People’s House to ensure election integrity. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

I condemn the violence today, just like I’ve condemned Antifa & BLM riots that have burned our cities, attacked our police officers, & hurt so many people throughout the year.

But that’s not going to stop me from OBJECTING to fraudulent electoral votes with our #FightForTrump. + Video [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Not one of the J6 defendants have been charged with “insurrection.”

Why is the Capitol breach called an insurrection if none of the people arrested are charged with it?

Why is the FBI & DOJ aggressively targeting people who went to the Capitol & ignoring Antifa/BLM terrorists? [Tweet, Jul. 18, 2021]

If the FBI had so many informants inside a group, why don’t they stop J6 from happening?

Ashley Babbit was killed on J6.

Roseann Boyland was beaten, trampled, and dragged down the hall away from life saving CPR being administered.

They would be alive if the FBI had stopped it. + @julie_kelly2 Tweet [Quote Tweet, Nov. 30, 2022]

Pre-trial J6 detainees are being denied basic human rights in the D.C. gulag, discriminated against for their political views and vaccination status. + Video [Tweet, Dec. 1, 2022]

Jacob Chansley is free.

A J6 political prisoner persecuted for walking in the Capital escorted by police.  He prayed for them and encouraged everyone to be peaceful.

I hope he sues everyone that assassinated his character and lied about him. [Tweet, Mar. 30, 2023]

“At least 40 undercover FBI informants” participated in J6 with Proud Boys but only 5 Proud Boys are being prosecuted?

Is that right @julie_kelly2?

The FBI is not supposed to  encourage or help people break the law, they should stop people from breaking the law.

Congress must defund the corruption from the FBI.

The weaponization of government can be stopped through the budget and appropriations. + @julie_kelly2 Tweet [Quote Tweet, Apr. 6, 2023]

There are people rotting in jail and still being arrested daily, but Ray Epps is not in jail.

I would also like to know who videoed Ray Epps all day on J6?

Why is there so much video of him specifically? + @RepMTG Tweet [Quote Tweet, Apr. 23, 2023]

U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves is Merrick Garland’s top lieutenant in D.C. and is responsible for the persecution of non-violent J6 defendants while DC is ravaged by violent criminals.

The weaponization of the DOJ needs to end.

He must be impeached. + Picture [Tweet, May 17, 2023]

A far-left judge has stripped pretrial detainees of their First Amendment right, all because they walked into the Capitol building on J6.

We must end the two-tiered justice system in America! + Link [Tweet, May 31, 2023]

No public statements found from January 2021 condemning the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Note: Rep. Collins was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

#FreeBritney is trending. That’s great. I’m all for it. But how about we get the GOP focused on freeing the J6 political prisoners. We’re either the party of the Constitution or we’re not. #justiceforJ6 [Tweet, Sept. 8, 2021]

Or more accurately: “in support of the Constitutional rights of all Americans, including J6 detainees, many of whom did no ‘attacking’.”

You should check out the speech. + @bluestein Tweet [Quote Tweet, Sept. 18, 2021]

Things the GOPe won’t allow their lemming candidates to say:

FACT: J6 was not an insurrection.

FACT: Kyle Rittenhouse acted in self defense.

FACT: Democrats are the real racists.

FACT: Election fraud exists.

Truth over feelings 🇺🇲 [Tweet, Nov. 8, 2021]

Joe Biden treats ISIS terrorists at GITMO more humanely than he treats American citizens who stepped foot in the Capitol on January 6th. It’s sickening. [Tweet, Dec. 23, 2021]

I stand with Representative Jim Jordan.

The January 6th Committee is nothing more than a targeted attack against President Trump’s greatest defenders! [Tweet, Dec. 24, 2021]

Abolish the January 6th Committee and replace it with a Clinton Spygate Committee instead.

Hillary needs to be charged and the Clinton machine must be destroyed. [Tweet, Feb. 16, 2022]

I’ve seen enough. Release all J6 political prisoners now. [Tweet, March 6, 2023]

What time is the press conference of Jack Smith indicting Ray Epps (the guy actually on video) for telling people to move past the barricades and into the Capitol? [Tweet, Aug. 2, 2023]

🚨🚨“The FBI had so many paid informants at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, that it lost track of the number and had to perform a later audit to determine exactly how many…”

Very concerning information of FBI operational dysfunction and involvement. + Link [Tweet, Sept. 21, 2023]

• What’s more of a threat to the American system and way of life? Walking into the Capitol or flooding the country with 10 million+ illegals?

J6 was the lamest “insurrection” in world history considering the people were unarmed and didn’t kill anyone.

The Dems and media know this but it needs reminding in light of lie after lie: ONE person died on January 6 and it was a female Air Force Veteran shot by a jumpy cop.

Dems are only beating this drum because they can’t talk about anything else. They’ve destroyed the economy and killed the value of the dollar. Their entire policy can be boiled down to: Ukrainians and illegals are more important than Americans.

Let’s remember their reactions to real attacks on the Capitol by armed terrorists:

Did you know that some Puerto Ricans shot up the House Chamber from the gallery in 1954 and Democrat Jimmy Carter later commuted their sentences?

What about that a bunch of terrorists bombed the Senate side of the Capitol in 1983 and Democrat Bill Clinton later commuted their sentences?

J6 messaging from the left and media is all about making regular Americans the enemy and manipulating facts to accumulate power.

One day, hopefully soon, the President of the United States will pardon the J6 political

prisoners and send the FBI back after child molesters and foreign terrorists who actually want to destroy America. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2024]

VIOLENCE IS NOT THE ANSWER to our political problems. Just as I thought it was wrong for BLM and ANTIFA to destroy property and threaten people who disagree, I think it is wrong for those people who are storming the Capitol to do the same. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Note: Rep. McCormick was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Many of you have asked about my vote against censuring Rashida Tlaib. I want to be clear, her rhetoric against Israel and in support of Hamas demands repudiation by the House of Representatives. And I am working to make sure that happens in the appropriate manner. (1/3)

However, the resolution brought forward to censure Representative Tlaib inappropriately described her actions as an “insurrection”.   Approving this language would affirm Democrats multiyear quest to define Donald Trump as an insurrectionist. (2/3)

I dont believe either the actions of Representative Tlaib or Donald Trump raise to the level of an insurrection as codified in under 18 USC 2383.  Accordingly, I could not vote to further weaponize that term. (3/3) [Tweet Thread, Nov. 3, 2023]

“Everyone is safe. Capitol Police acted quickly to evacuate all members to a secured undisclosed location. Because of the unrest I required my staff to work remotely. We have provisions. Just waiting for order to be restored. Probably back in session in a few hours after they get the protesters out and sweep the Capitol.”

In a subsequent news release, Rep. Allen called the violence in Washington, D.C. “anti-American and unacceptable.” He urged protesters to respect law enforcement and leave the building immediately. [WJBF, Jan. 6, 2021]

“What we saw last week was an assault on our democracy, and that tragic day has highlighted the urgent need for leaders on both sides of the aisle to end the extreme rhetoric and come together to help unite our country. The attack should never have happened, and we must launch a full investigation into the security failure so that we can take appropriate action. However, my Democratic colleagues have launched a rushed impeachment process just one week before President Trump’s term ends that will do more to divide our country than unite us.

“This vote was called without one single hearing in the Judiciary Committee or opportunity for cross examination. In the Senate, a trial will not even begin before President Trump is out of office!

“We should be focused on pressing policies to help the American people, like growing the economy, creating jobs and defeating COVID-19. In order for the nation to unify and heal after last week’s assault on our Capitol, the best way forward is through a peaceful transfer of power next week, which is why I opposed impeachment.” [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021]

I will always respect our citizens’ First Amendment rights– and the rule of law. The violence seen today, and this past summer, is unacceptable. It does not move us closer to solutions. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Our Congress’ legislative process was put in place to facilitate debate, improve ideas, and ensure minority voices are heard throughout. Though these official processes have been trampled by Speaker Pelosi’s recent rule changes to lessen the voices of the minority party, the fact remains – there IS a process.

The attacks on our Capitol on January 6th have no place in politics, and cannot be tolerated as any sort of norm when official processes are being carried out—no matter how divisive or contentious the issue being addressed.

On January 20th, the process will take place to inaugurate a new President, and I believe, if our republic is to survive, we must respect that.

I anticipate this will be made only more difficult and divisive by further attempts to impeach President Trump in the House, with only days left in his term, and without proper hearings or investigations taking place. As reiterated in my attached letter to the Speaker sent January 9th, this is not the time to drive the partisan wedge deeper.”

The January 9th letter sent from Congressman Fulcher to Speaker Pelosi is attached, and can be viewed online here. [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021]

Rep. Russ Fulcher, a Republican who represents North Idaho, said in a statement, “The events of Jan. 6, 2021, were wrong and perpetrators should be legally held accountable,” while accusing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., of using a congressional investigation into the attack for political gain.

…

In statements, McMorris Rodgers, Fulcher and Herrera Beutler all pointed blame at Democrats for what they saw as double standards, pointing to polls showing Democratic voters believed the 2016 election was unfair and comparing the events of Jan. 6 to the racial justice protests that erupted across the country in 2020, some of which turned violent. [The Chronicle, Jan. 6, 2022]

I have always fought for the right to peacefully protest, but there is a stark difference between protesting and rioting. Lawlessness is never an acceptable answer. This must end now.

Thank you to Capitol Police and law enforcement for working to keep people safe. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“This afternoon, I was in the United States Capitol as rioters broke into the building. I can report that my staff and I are thankfully safe and secure. I want to thank the law enforcement officials who acted to keep individuals in and around the U.S. Capitol safe.

“What happened today was one of the most shameful things I have seen. It is a terrible day for our country and democracy. The actions taken by rioters go against everything that we stand for as Americans. The rioting and violence must stop. We are a nation of law and order, and those who are responsible for the actions and violence today must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. As Americans, we are much better than this.” [Statement, Jan. 6, 2021]

However, Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) told WJBC’s Scott Miller, the U.S Department of Justice is investigating the riots, where more than 400 people have been arrested and charged in Federal court.

“There’s about 100 more that are targeted to be arrested when they can be hunted down. Separate from that, the Department of Homeland Security has an investigation going on; the FBI is a part of this investigation. Separately, in the House and Senate, the House Administration Committee has an internal investigation into what’s going on. And the Senate Rules Committee does.

So for me, I believe those multiple investigations have proper jurisdiction and are looking into this matter. If those are not sufficient, then I’m open-minded at a later date from looking at a commission. I don’t think it’s relevant at this point to have a commission.” [WJBC, Jun. 1, 2021]

“As I said in statements following the events of January 6, 2021, it was a terrible day for our country and our democracy. We are a nation of law and order and individuals who committed crimes should be held accountable, which federal authorities continue to pursue. It is disappointing however, that Speaker Pelosi’s unprecedented refusal to allow Republican-appointed members to serve on her partisan select committee has turned efforts to ensure the security of the Capitol and our government into a partisan circus,” said Rep. LaHood’s statement. [ABC 7 Chicago, Jan. 5, 2022]

We are a nation of laws and while we shall defend our right to peacefully disagree, violence is unacceptable. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Pray for our Capitol Police, our law enforcement personnel, and our nation. Violence is not who we are. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

The January 6th Commission is a never-ending political witch hunt against President Trump and any member who voted for it should be ashamed of themselves. + Video [Tweet, Dec. 14, 2021]

The Democrat Jan 6 “Witch Hunt” Committee is attacking President Trump because Joe Biden has been a disaster for our country & Democrats know they will lose a fair election in a landslide!

Today, we learned the FBI colluded with the Democrats, Twitter, and the “media” to change the outcome of the 2020 election by LYING about Biden’s business deals with China, Russia & Ukraine.

The attack on our democracy from Democrats that began with the Russia Collusion Hoax continues, but the American people see the Biden Border Crisis & Biden Economic Crisis and want a return to AMERICA FIRST! [Tweet Thread, Dec. 19, 2022]

I wanted to let everyone know that I’m safe. Americans cherish our right to free speech & peaceful protest. But what’s happening in our nation’s capital is not just unacceptable, it’s un-American. Please pray for peace & the safety of our brave law enforcement & 1st responders. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“As a United States representative, I swore an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution, no matter how difficult or divisive the issue at hand. And when it comes to certifying a state’s electoral votes, the Constitution is clear: state legislatures set the rules for states in conducting their elections. However, that simply was not the case in certain states in 2020.

“Two states in particular, Pennsylvania and Arizona, faced objections in the House and Senate to their electoral vote allocations, prompting floor votes in both chambers. I voted to object to the electoral votes of both states because, in my belief, they failed to meet that constitutional standard. The deeply troubling scenes at the U.S. Capitol yesterday indicate the intense distrust that many Americans have towards the election process. If we have any hope of restoring that faith and healing the deep divisions in our country, our efforts must be rooted in constitutional principles and fair elections.” [Statement, Jan. 7, 2021]

“The January 6th hearing are a farce and here’s why. One, we have federal agencies doing investigation. I want to be very, very clear on what I say here. No one should do damage to property or hurt someone under their First Amendment rights, that’s not what your right is. The right is to express yourself in free speech. Whether it’s protest or you can raise your voice, you can do all of that. You can’t destroy property and you can’t break into some place and you cannot hurt someone.” [KFVS, Jun. 27, 2022]

No public statements found from January 2021 condemning the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Note: Rep. Houchin was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

No later statements were found regarding the January 6th attack.

This is a tragic day for America. Our nation’s Capitol is under siege and an American was killed. Violence & anarchy is WRONG.

With my brother @Mike_Pence, I stayed in the Capitol building while it was under assault.

Thank you to law enforcement for working to keep us safe. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

I took an oath to support & defend the Constitution on behalf of Hoosiers in the 6th District.

The United States is a country of law and order. There are millions of American voters in our nation who currently feel disenfranchised, but violence and anarchy is never the answer.

The way forward is to follow the U.S. Constitution. My votes reflect both my support of the Constitution & voters of the 6th District who feel this election process was intentionally altered for political reasons. This was not what the Founding Fathers intended and it was wrong. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 7, 2021]

Rep. Greg Pence (R-Ind.) on Wednesday said he would vote against a bill to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, in which some of the rioters called for his brother, then-Vice President Mike Pence, to be executed.

Pence called House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a “hanging judge” and said the commission would be a “pre-determined political execution” of former President Donald Trump in a statement to Forbes.

Pence’s objections focus in particular on Pelosi’s ability to pick members of the commission, calling it her “hand-picked jury” – though GOP leaders would get an equal number of appointees.

Pence had kept his cards close to his chest in the run-up to the Wednesday vote, telling reporters on Monday the issue was “up in the air” and declining a request for comment earlier Wednesday. [Forbes, May 19, 2021]

Dear Fellow Hoosiers,

Since the election, I have heard from countless Hoosiers concerned with how the 2020 election was conducted. Along with millions of other Americans across the country, they’ve raised important questions about the irregularities in how some states conducted their elections and the impact these actions may have on the integrity of this and future elections. I share some of these concerns. With this in mind, and at the strong urging of the Hoosiers who sent me to Congress, I have decided that I will join a large group of my fellow members of Congress in objecting to the certification of Electoral College slates from certain states.

While I condemn the violent protests that occurred today at the U.S. Capitol in the strongest terms possible, it doesn’t change the fact that concerns remain on how several states enacted new election rules without the consent from their state legislatures.

I do not take this decision lightly. The Framers were clear with their intentions, and the Constitution lays out in Article II, Section 1, clause 2, that state legislatures are the only entities that have the authority to establish the rules on how their states choose Presidential Electors. This clause is an important component to the federation of states that is our country – where states have the authority to govern themselves yet trust in the actions and law abiding of their counterparts. Unfortunately, prior to this election several state governors, secretaries of state, election officials, and judges exceeded this constitutional authority – neglecting to follow proper procedure in changing election laws in response to the disruptive nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a former state legislator, this action is perturbing to me. Through my experience, I recognize and appreciate the importance of state legislatures not weakening, and upholding the authority granted them by our Constitution and that of their own state. I feel strongly that state legislators are important actors of federalism – the elected officials closest to the people and communities of this country, and we must support the decisions they were elected to make.

I thoroughly understand the challenges our nation has shared together this year as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts nearly every aspect of what is considered our normal way of life. I respect the need many states felt to make reasonable changes to their election process in response, and I hope to trust that any of these changes were made in good faith. However, with that said, it cannot serve as an excuse to make these changes outside of the proper channels, for states to toss aside the Constitution, or undermine the power of state legislatures. Allowing these improperly founded changes to stand is a dangerous precedent that deteriorates the strength of our democracy and American trust in our election system, and I cannot stand idly by.

As a strong believer in federalism, I regularly support the right of states to chart their own path and protect their home rule. However, as a federated nation, these actions must still align with our Constitution and inspire confidence in process for their counterparts. If some states didn’t follow the rules it negates the voters from other states, like Indiana, that did and reduces the confidence voters have in our entire process. When this confidence is eroded and a state violates the Constitution in a manner that impacts the rest of the country, it is Congress’s duty to rectify the issue. This is why I urged the Supreme Court to rule on this issue last month. Since the issue remains unresolved, it is now Congress’s responsibility to resolve these disputes. Therefore, I will object to the certification of states with unresolved issues.

More important to me than my personal ideology on federalism is my duty to Country and to the Hoosiers who elected me to be their voice in Washington. In recent weeks, I have heard from thousands of my constituents who have called, mailed, emailed, and faxed my office or even stopped me in public expressing concern over the election process and irregularities. Overwhelmingly, these constituents have asked me to rectify incongruity with election law and process. My objection to disputed state electors is at the request of the Hoosiers I represent.

As the representative for Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District, I took an oath to uphold the Constitution; this is an oath and duty I have stepped up to countless times in my life and a responsibility that I have never taken lightly. At this time, I truly believe that this is the right decision for our country; to protect the Constitution and ensure the integrity of future elections.

Sincerely,

Dr. James R. Baird [Statement, Jan. 7, 2021]

“In the days following January 6th, Congress had the opportunity to launch a thorough and bipartisan investigation to assess weaknesses in our security systems,” said Congressman Baird.  “While I join everyone in gratitude for the bravery of our law enforcement officers—especially the United States Capitol Police—on January 6, 2022, I was disappointed by the movie production-like programming of Thursday evening. Unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi politicized the committee in its infancy, forgoing an investigation into the Capitol’s vulnerabilities in favor of one of leaked evidence and politicized subpoenas. The American people continue to struggle with record high gas prices and inflation rates, and families still do not have consistent access to baby formula for their infants. The House should be focused on delivering real long-term solutions for the problems currently facing Americans and ensuring that this preeminent branch of our Federal Government can function securely.” [Statement, Jun. 10, 2022]

Peaceful protest is healthy, but what is happening at the U.S. Capitol right now is unacceptable and un-American. Those participating in lawlessness and violence must be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

What happened today was inexcusable. Every individual who broke the law should be prosecuted harshly.

But they don’t represent the many Hoosiers who drove to DC to make their voices heard peacefully. We need to listen to their concerns.

I discussed with @TuckerCarlson 👇 + Video [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“I have accepted Leader McCarthy’s appointment to this committee because we need leaders who will force the Democrats and the media to answer questions so far ignored. Among them, why was the Capitol unprepared and vulnerable to attack on January 6?

“If Democrats were serious about investigating political violence, this committee would be studying not only the January 6 riot at the Capitol, but also the hundreds of violent political riots last summer when many more innocent Americans and law-enforcement officers were attacked. And of course, the committee would not overlook the Good Friday murder of USCP Officer Billy Evans that was perpetrated by a far-left extremist.

“Make no mistake, Nancy Pelosi created this committee solely to malign conservatives and to justify the Left’s authoritarian agenda.

“Even then, I will do everything possible to give the American people the facts about the lead up to January 6, the riot that day, and the responses from Capitol leadership and the Biden administration. I will not allow this committee to be turned into a forum for condemning millions of Americans because of their political beliefs.” [Statement, Jul. 19, 2021]

Congressman Jim Banks said: “I’d like to thank Major General Walker and Chief Manger for answering our questions today and I’d like to thank all USCP officers for keeping us safe every day.

Today’s meeting reaffirmed Republicans’ concerns about the top-heavy structure of the USCP and clarified necessary reforms to increase the independence of the Capitol Police.

A year ago, avoidable mistakes led to a security breakdown at the Capitol. Those mistakes can’t be repeated. Security decisions must be entrusted to security experts, not politicians.

Unfortunately, Democrats have put politics ahead of safety. Speaker Pelosi’s staff refuses to cooperate with the Senate’s investigation and the January 6th Committee is refusing to seriously investigate the security breakdown at the Capitol.” [Statement, Jan. 13, 2022]

Lisa Desjardins: I know that you are leading a separate investigation, and we look forward to your report, what you want to look at about January 6 and those security concerns. But I want to also give you a chance to answer really the main thrust of what the January 6 Committee is saying here. They are charging that President Trump was central to what they call a multistep conspiracy to overturn the election results and, indeed, in causing January 6 itself. I asked you, does President Trump bear any responsibility?

Rep. Jim Banks: Well, last night was so — what you saw was a series of selectively edited interviews. They recorded all of these interviews, but they didn’t present the American people with any evidence that actually shows that Donald Trump directed the attack on the Capitol. They didn’t present it because they don’t have it. I mean, I can’t get over the fact that, in the president’s speech that day at the White House, he told his supporters to go down to the Capitol and patriotically and peacefully make your voice heard. And there’s never been any evidence brought forward that shows that he did anything other than that. He didn’t direct the attack. He didn’t tell people to attack the Capitol, to break into the Capitol, cause violence toward Capitol Police officers. There’s no — there’s no evidence so that he did that.

Lisa Desjardins: I do hear your words that former President Trump didn’t direct an attack on the Capitol. He didn’t say, please go break into the U.S. Capitol.I understand that. We’re a place where we can have room for nuance, and we’re careful with wording here. My question, though, is that he does he bear any responsibility?

Rep. Jim Banks: Again, I can’t get past the lines in his speech when he told his supporters to go down to the Capitol and peacefully and patriotic — patriotically make your voice heard. Now, Lisa, what I love about Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital, is it’s a place where you can go protest and make your voice heard, exercise your constitutional rights. And on that day, there were a lot of people who came to Washington, D.C., from my district, from all over the country who came to support a president who they supported. They felt like the election wasn’t conducted in a proper way. I have those same concerns about the constitutionality of how the election was conducted and states who changed election laws because of COVID leading up to Election Day. And people were upset about it. And they came to Washington to register that. And that’s a very — that’s very American for people to do that. There were people, on the other hand, who broke into the Capitol, who were violent, who attack Capitol Police officers, and they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. And the FBI has arrested hundreds of them, as they should. And they should be — they should be held to a very high standard in the court of law. [PBS, Jul. 10, 2022]

Supporters of the @realDonaldTrump please stand down and leave the Capitol. I do not condone any form of violence. A peaceful protest is your Constitutional right but what is happening now is not lawful. It is un-American.[Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“There is no doubt that January 6, 2021 was a dark day in our nation’s history. It is unfortunate that House Democrats’ investigation has turned out to be nothing more than a taxpayer-funded partisan committee aimed at scoring political wins. However, this report showing that Speaker Pelosi and House Democrat leadership were firmly in charge of decisions regarding the safety and security of all individuals in the Capitol on January 6th should have been a big focus on the events of the day so that we could have learned from the planning and security failures that took place that day. When Republicans take majority of the House at the start of the new year, we will fulfill our Commitment to America to hold our government accountable and that starts with demanding accountability for those that actually made the decisions regarding security at the Capitol on January 6th,” said Dr. Bucshon. [Press Release, Dec. 22, 2022]

We have a constitutional right to peaceful protests but the clashes with police and destruction of property must stop now. We can disagree in a better way. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“On the one-year anniversary of the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, I would like to reflect on the events and lessons learned since that day, and the opportunities Congress had to respond.

“Like most Americans, I was deeply troubled by the events of January 6th.  I was especially dismayed by the images of brave law enforcement officers, themselves public servants, put in danger while simply trying to do their jobs.  We now know that at least 140 law enforcement officers were injured, one died from injuries sustained in the line of duty, four officers committed suicide in the weeks following, and 153 Capitol Police officers have left the force since the attack.

“January 6th was a dark and tragic moment for our nation.  Americans were left reeling, feeling hurt and angry and craving justice.  Many Americans, including myself, still have questions about how such a disturbing event could take place at the United States Capitol.  On May 14, 2021, U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee Chair Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Ranking Member John Katko (R-NY) jointly negotiated and introduced H.R. 3233, a bill to establish an independent commission to investigate the events of January 6th.

“H.R. 3233 proposed a bipartisan commission, similar to commissions that have been created in the past, and would have been comprised of five members appointed by Republicans and five appointed by Democrats, none of whom were to be Members of Congress, to 1) conduct an investigation of the relevant facts and circumstances relating to the attack on the Capitol; 2) identify, review, and evaluate the causes of and the lessons learned from this attack; and 3) submit specified reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to improve the detection, prevention, preparedness for, and response to targeted violence and domestic terrorism and improve the security posture of the U.S. Capitol Complex.

“Contrary to certain internet rumors, the commission established by H.R. 3233 was carefully crafted to prevent any party in Congress from having undue influence over the findings.  The commission would have consisted of five members selected by Republicans and five selected by Democrats.  Members could not be current government officers or employees, and they should have been U.S. citizens with expertise in at least two of the following areas: governmental service; law enforcement; civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy; the Armed Forces; intelligence; counterterrorism; cybersecurity; technology; or law.  The decision to subpoena would have to be agreed upon by a majority of members, and the commission had a definitive end date of December 31, 2021.  The commission also had no predetermined findings.

“I was also concerned that if this commission failed, we would end up with what we see today: a politicized commission with members hand selected by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The current commission is seemingly aimed not at investigating security failures of January 6th, but at politicizing the attack and using the commission as more of a partisan witch hunt.  The findings of a commission with a clear political agenda will not help heal the wounds that were created that day—it has and will continue to serve to divide our nation further as members representing half of the country were essentially blocked from participation.  Those without buy-in could never trust the findings of such a commission.

“The position of Speaker of the House is to represent the entire House of Representatives, not just the majority party.  Speaker Pelosi once again failed our country by staying true to form and putting politics before country.  Republicans will hopefully be in a position to rectify this next year.  We will inherit a deeply divided Congress and nation.  It will be the opportunity—and challenge—of a lifetime to do better.  America depends on it.” [Website Post, Jan. 6, 2022]

No public statements found from January 2021 condemning the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Note: Rep. Yakym was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

No later statements were found regarding the January 6th attack.

We are a country of laws and the lawlessness in and around the U.S. Capitol today is unacceptable.  The actions of those who have stormed the #Capitol  only hurt their cause.  Please let the democratic process play out peacefully. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

I appreciate a variety of opinions, but any accusations must go through proper due process, whether it’s election fraud or an impeachable offence. As someone who didn’t support objections to certification last week, I will not support this political charade of impeachment today. [Tweet, Jan. 13, 2021]

Impeachment is another distraction by democrats keeping Americans from paying attention to real issues and major partisan legislation going through with no proper due process. I have to give them some credit – very smart! + @RandPaul Tweet [Quote Tweet, Feb. 9, 2021]

No matter the circumstance, this kind of violence & behavior is unacceptable. I don’t believe this is who we are as a nation, & I hope we can come together to heal the divisions gripping our country right now. Thank you to the law enforcement officers keeping us safe. #IA01 + @iowasnewsnow Tweet [Quote Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

President Trump needs to address the nation and call for an end to this violence and disruption to our democratic process. This is not how we do business in the United States of America. + Video [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“I strongly condemn the violence that occurred at the U.S. Capitol yesterday. I support everyone’s right to protest peacefully and exercise their First Amendment rights, and I think many of the people who came to the Capitol yesterday intended to do so. However, the violent attempts to disrupt our democratic process were unacceptable, unpatriotic, and ultimately unsuccessful.

“The Constitution is the guiding document of our nation. It lays out the process by which we elect officials, mandating Congress’s narrow role and clearly stating challenges to election results are to be settled in the courts. Congress fulfilled our Constitutional duty by formalizing the electors’ votes for President-elect Joe Biden. I am praying for the future of our country and I aim to lead in a way that unites rather than divides as we work to move America forward together.” [Statement, Jan. 7, 2021]

“I believe we need to get to the bottom of the attack on the Capitol on January 6th through a nonpartisan investigation, but I will not vote in favor of launching this commission while the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and the FBI have ongoing investigations. The commission should have been instructed not to interfere with ongoing law enforcement investigations to ensure that those responsible can be held accountable and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” [Statement, May 19, 2021]

Hinson says she was in favor of forming a committee shortly after the insurrection to get answers but since then many agencies are already conducting their own investigations.

“Many of these departments began their investigations. More than 400 arrests have already happened, with more in the pipeline. And I think it’s time that we let those agencies do their job, which they are. Members of Congress have already had the opportunity to ask many of these agencies questions,” Hinson said during a recent interview. [KCRG, Jun. 26, 2021]

You can protest and be peaceful.

Storming government buildings and attacking law enforcement officers is unacceptable.

My staff and me are safe and sheltering in place. + @SteveScalise Tweet [Quote Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Democrats continue to attack parents for showing an interest in their children’s school curriculum, but equating those parents to “MAGA Republicans from January 6th” is truly a new low. This has to be a joke. + @1776ProjectPac [Quote Tweet, Sept. 14, 2021]

It’s every American’s right to protest peacefully. Violence is never the answer. Thank you Capitol Police for working today & every day to keep us safe

If you or someone you know are a part of the protest, please remain peaceful & ask others to do the same. The world is watching [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Today is a very sad day in our nation’s history. While every American has a First Amendment right to free speech, which includes the right to peacefully protest, violence is never the answer. A woman died during the events that unfolded. Our beautiful Capitol — a symbol of our Republic — was desecrated in front of the world.

“Frustrations over the results of the election are understandable, but resorting to violence and anarchy is completely unacceptable.

“When I was sworn into office on Sunday, with my hand on our family’s Bible, I took an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States. Today, that is what I’ll do.  The Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution states, ‘The person having the greatest Number of [Electoral College] votes for President, shall be the President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed.’ To date, no state has sent a new slate of electors — even though they have the constitutional power to do so. Therefore, the results of the Electoral College will stand.

“I will always be a strong advocate and supporter of efforts to uphold the security and trust Americans have in our election system, such as implementing strict voter ID laws like we have here in Iowa. That is why I signed on to a letter with my freshman colleagues urging House leadership to take action and support the integrity of our election process.

“Free, fair, and legal elections are the cornerstone of our Republic, and even one case of fraud is one case too many. Congress must immediately hold hearings on election integrity so Iowans and all Americans can once again have faith in our elections.

“America can, and must, be better than what we witnessed today. I pray that she will be.” [Statement, Jan. 7, 2021]

Rep. Randy Feenstra said in an emailed statement that the anniversary should not be “a day for partisan bickering or finger pointing.”

“Rather, today should serve as a reminder that, like in communities all across Iowa, we are not defined by our political disagreements but by our common bonds of faith, family, community and country,” Feenstra said. [Iowa Capital Dispatch, Jan. 6, 2022]

No public statements found from January 2021 condemning the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Note: Rep. Nunn was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Nunn answered first, asking the crowd how many had heard about the Americans “arrested and sentenced for insurrection.”

“How many have actually been charged and convicted?” he asked. “Not a single one. Here we are, a year and a half later, and we have a Nancy Pelosi committee determined to find someone that they can hang a noose around — to be able to say, ‘Everything that we have been telling you for the last year and a half is true.’ And they still can’t do it.”

…

“If a bunch of middle Americans can overwhelm our Capitol, and the Capitol police, who are funded to the tune of billions of dollars, can’t stop a bunch of middle-aged individuals from walking onto the floor, we have a serious problem with our nation’s security,” Nunn continued. “Imagine if that had been a real terrorist attack or a real threat to our country.” [Des Moines Register, April 27, 2022]

“The lawless behavior at the U.S. Capitol is reprehensible and has no place in our country. This is a stain on American history, and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. The First Amendment guarantees the right of Americans to peacefully assemble, and I will always defend that right. This is un-American and an utter betrayal of that founding principle. This must stop now.” [Statement, Jan. 6, 2021]

A Kansas representative is among those who agree the investigation is becoming more politicized.

“The Speaker of the House is wanting to keep January 6th in the headlines for political reasons,” Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kansas, said in an interview with 13 NEWS. “Now, it doesn’t mean that every question they’re asking or everything that they’re investigating is illegitimate. We need to get to the bottom of this, but cannot allow Nancy Pelosi to politicize a national tragedy. And that’s what January 6th was.”

LaTurner said the committee must focus on holding those who broke the law accountable.

”Unfortunately, this has become a politicized committee,” LaTurner said. “What I’m focused on and what I will continually focus on is making sure that Kansan’s voices are being heard in Congress. And to the extent that there are distractions that keep me from that, we’re gonna keep our eye on the ball.”

LaTurner also said any security lapses should be identified and addressed.

“We have to secure this capital and make sure this never happens again,” he said. “We have to hold the leadership accountable, the National Guard, the Capital Police that didn’t make sure that the building was secured that day.” [WIBW, Jan. 21, 2022]

In America we can disagree without being disagreeable. Protesting a cause is appropriate, but violence of any kind is unacceptable. I want to thank the Capitol Police and law enforcement officers that have responded. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“I strongly condemn yesterday’s unlawful, un-American actions of a violent mob that severely tarnished our electoral process and horrified Americans across this country,” said Rep. Estes. “Despite attempts to thwart the lawful proceedings, the United States Congress continued our business through the night, concluding a presidential election that had high emotions on all sides. Now that the full process has concluded, I congratulate President-elect Biden. I expect to see a smooth and peaceful transition of administrations, and I will continue advocating for voter integrity through debate, legislation, and litigation where it belongs.” [Statement, Jan. 7, 2021]

“This afternoon I voted against the second attempt to impeach President Trump. Speaker Pelosi has given members only two hours to discuss these articles of impeachment — there have been no testimonies, no witnesses, or sober deliberations. Bypassing standard House processes without a proper investigation turns an important Constitutional provision created by the Founders into a partisan stunt.

“The riots that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 were despicable and un-American. I fully support a complete investigation into the events that occurred and agree that those involved should be held personally responsible but oppose a rushed, impeachment show trial.

“Our country is deeply divided and we should work on things that unite us, not create more division. This Congress should instead be focused on reopening our country and getting the economy back to full speed again. The families and small businesses which have suffered because of the coronavirus need real leadership in Congress, not partisan gimmicks.” [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021 | Tweet, Jan. 13, 2021]

I am a believer in the First Amendment and the right to peacefully protest. The violence at the Capitol now is unacceptable. My staff and I are safe. Thank you to all law enforcement working to keep the situation contained. Praying for our country. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Today, I led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance and was reminded that America lives within our hearts and our democracy is resilient. That reminder carried me through the day. The violence we saw at the Capitol was un-American and I condemn these actions.

Elections are sacred in our country and are the bedrock of our freedom. Once the House reconvened, I performed my constitutional duties by voting to protect our elections and ensured the voices and concerns of Kansans and U.S. citizens were heard.

I will continue working to strengthen our democracy. #KS01 [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2021]

1/3 America is the greatest country the world has ever known. We face many challenges and seem more divided as a nation right now than at any other time during my life. As your Congressman, I am committed to finding ways to come together and move forward.

2/3 I will not be voting to support impeachment.  Impeachment will only lead to further division in our great nation and add to the political chaos. We will have a peaceful transition of power on January 20th.

3/3 I will not oversee the slow decline of our nation, but instead will work to ensure a bright future for our children and grandchildren. We must pray for and build a better, stronger America and keep believing that our greatest days are yet to come. #KS01 [Tweet Thread, Jan. 12, 2021]

I am safe and so is my staff. Resorting to violence and disobeying law enforcement is never the answer, no matter which side of the aisle you are on.

This is un-American. We are a country of law and order. I’m praying for the soul of our nation. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

It doesn’t matter which side you support — violence is never the answer.

This must stop now.

Thank you to the law enforcement at the Capitol for working diligently to keep everyone safe. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“While I fully condemn the domestic terrorists that stormed the Capitol last Wednesday, and I believe the President bears some responsibility, I ultimately cannot and will not vote to impeach. Last week, I upheld my Constitutional duty to count and certify the results of the presidential election. Which is why today, I am abiding by the Constitution and voting against this rushed impeachment.

Impeachment should not be taken lightly or hastily pushed through Congress. A serious impeachment process requires adequate investigations, congressional hearings, and careful deliberation on behalf of all Members of Congress and their constituents. I am extremely concerned that the impeachment process we have embarked on this week sets a dangerous precedent and will only mean hastier and more political impeachment proceedings for future divided governments. The Constitution provides for a process by which the right of the people themselves to choose their President. It’s called an election. The people have spoken and theirs should be the final word.

I firmly believe that we, as Americans, agree on more than we disagree, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to heal the divisions in our country and deliver real results for Long Islanders.” [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021 | Tweet, Jan. 13, 2021]

“Earlier this week, I voted in favor of the only bi-partisan commission to investigate the events of January 6th. This is not a Republican or Democrat issue, but a pro-law enforcement issue. I came to Congress committed to restoring respect for law and order, as well as our men and women in blue. I stand with our law enforcement community and that includes the Capitol Police. Over 140 police officers were injured that day from both the USCP and the Metropolitan Police Department, and others lost their lives. They deserve answers.

There are many unanswered questions surrounding the events of January 6th. I look forward to hearing why Speaker Pelosi decided to ban Capitol visitors and have congressional staff work from home while having every entrance in the Capitol Complex remain open. This commission is the only commission that will give Republicans a seat at the table and make sure Speaker Pelosi does not go on a political witch hunt. Republicans and Democrats will have equal oversight of the investigation, making it the best opportunity to secure answers and prevent anything like this from happening in our country again. You can’t be pro-law enforcement and anti-commission. This commission is pro-law enforcement.” [Statement, May 21, 2021 | Tweet, May 21, 2021]

“Today’s events at the U.S. Capitol are tragic, outrageous and devastating. They are wholly inconsistent with the fundamental values of our constitutional Republic. The United States is an exceptional nation because we resolve our differences peacefully—through the ballot box, the courts and our democratic institutions—not through violence. What is happening at the Capitol is NOT who we are as a nation, it needs to stop NOW. I pray for peace, unity and the brave men and women of the Capitol Hill Police, the Washington DC Police and peaceful protesters in harms way. May God bless our country.” [Statement, Jan. 6, 2021]

At a news conference Thursday, Spectrum News 1 asked Lexington Republican Andy Barr why he voted against the formation of the commission.

“I worry that the structure of that commission was politicized. I don’t like the fact that it was one party staffed and look we have ongoing investigations, the Department of Justice has over 400 ongoing charges against individuals,” Barr said. “The bottom line is, we need an apolitical nonpartisan response to this and my personal view is if you want to investigate political violence, you should not be excluding political violence on the baseball field, a few years ago that almost killed several of our colleagues.” [Spectrum News, May 20, 2021]

When will Congress be holding a series of hearings—including one in primetime—on $5 gas prices? Democrats obsess about Trump and January 6 but are ignoring the Biden induced energy crisis crushing middle-class Americans on June 13. [Tweet, Jun. 13, 2022]

My staff & I are safe & following the instructions of Capitol Police. I’m thankful for our brave Capitol Police & upset to see them harmed. We all have the right to protest, but breaking into the Capitol & committing violence is not protesting. It’s rioting & is unacceptable. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

On Jan. 13, one week after the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, Republican Congressman Brett Guthrie of Bowling Green called for an investigation.

“The goal is to investigate, find the facts and deliver reports so this can never happen again,” he said.

This week, he and his Kentucky Republican colleagues voted against creating a bipartisan commission to investigate what happened.

“The Senate has already launched two investigations,” Guthrie told Spectrum News 1 Friday. “We have over 450 criminal investigations going on, so the question I had to ask myself, any question like that, which got very partisan, very emotional, is what’s the right thing for the country? And commissions can kind of take a life of their own and I would say dominate the news for the next year.”

Guthrie questioned what new information would come out of the commission and said those responsible for the siege still need to be held accountable.

“I think there were a group of people there trying to just be pure insurrectionists,” he said. “I think that’s the right word for it. A lot of people are trying to deny that word. There were other people that were just a part of the mob, but there were people that were really there trying to, if you take what they were saying running through the Capitol building, trying to find Mike Pence. Those people need to go to jail.” [Spectrum News 1, May 21, 2021]

“Violence is never the answer.

“As my staff and I safely shelter in place, I am appalled to see Americans storming the Capitol in an effort to disrupt our very foundation of democracy.

“I believe every voice should be heard, but violent methods fall on deaf ears. I adamantly denounce the violence taking place in Washington, and threatening the lives of innocent individuals. We must maintain law and order in this country.” [Statement, Jan. 6, 2021]

“What we need in America today is hope for a united and peaceful nation, gaining strength at every corner, not another vote to divide our country from within. President Donald Trump is not our enemy and President-elect Joe Biden is not our enemy. Over the last four decades, I have served alongside six U.S. Presidents, including four Republicans and two Democrats – Biden will be the third. Through different administrations, I have always reached across the aisle and worked to find common ground for the good of the American people, and we need to get back to the people’s business. However, today’s impeachment vote is not the way to bring Americans together.

“House Democrats have been working to remove President Trump since he took the oath of office four years ago, and this second attempt in his final days of office, only deepens the anguish and the growing political divide in our nation. The violent rioters who stormed the Capitol on January 6th, leading to the loss of innocent lives and damage across this great institution, will rightly be held responsible for their actions to the fullest extent of the law – and that should be our focus.” [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021]

At this time, my staff and I are safe and I am in an undisclosed location after evacuating the House floor when protestors made their way inside the Capitol.

The outrageous rioting and violence taking place at the Capitol Building is completely unacceptable and not who we are as a nation of law and order. Mob violence is wrong regardless of political affiliation. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2021]

“The role of Congress in Electoral College proceedings is clearly defined in the 12th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It’s to certify the Electoral College results – not to decide the election. The role of selecting electors resides solely with states, not Congress. It is also the role of each state to determine and uphold their own unique set of election laws.

From September until Election Day, I expressed my concerns many times on national television about absentee voting irregularities in certain states like Pennsylvania and Georgia – who changed many of their rules in the middle of the election without state legislative approval. My Oversight Committee colleague Jim Jordan and I even published a report detailing many of these irregularities, including accepting ballots after the election, mail-in ballots with no postmark, no signature verification process, no poll watchers, and incorrect voter rolls. Unfortunately, none of the state legislatures in question stepped up to approve the controversial changes made unilaterally by their Secretary of State and Governor.

The only constitutional way to have stopped the mail-in voting irregularities before Election Day would have been in state legislatures or the courts. Since the state legislatures failed to do their job, the last possible step was a court of law. The Trump Campaign filed over 60 lawsuits in various state and federal courts and unfortunately, every lawsuit failed. In addition, all 50 states certified their election results and their electors without a single state legislature objecting.

A majority of Kentucky’s Republican Congressional delegation, including Senator Rand Paul and Representative Thomas Massie joined me in certifying the Electoral College.” [Statement, Jan. 7, 2021]

If Nancy Pelosi can appoint Adam Schiff to her 1/6 Select Committee, then @GOPLeader should be able to appoint @Jim_Jordan.

The committee’s focus should be on the security breakdown at the U.S. Capitol (which Pelosi herself was in charge of).

@CNN + Video [Tweet, Jul. 23, 2021]

“There are some members of Congress that are planning a visit to the jail, and we’re working with them on writing a letter requesting a day to go and take a tour,” Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) told Axios. [Axios, Mar. 8, 2023]

I’m safe. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

I’m retweeting this thread in case anyone is still trying to mislead people after all of today’s events. + @RepThomasMassie Tweet [Quote Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Thank you Cyan. I’ve been trying for days to avoid this scenario. Seven of us thought it was important to get this statement out before the busses left for DC, and we did: + @RepThomasMassie Tweet [Quote Tweet Reply, Jan. 6, 2021]

I appreciate the value of plowing forward, overcoming an adverse event, and getting things done…

…but does it inspire confidence in the certification process for a controversial election if we finish counting electoral votes at 3:00am during a curfew?

I’m not questioning the process. In fact I plan to vote to accept the electoral votes from all of the states. But the timing feels a bit off if the purpose is to inspire confidence. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 7, 2021]

Last tweet for this insane day…

#sassywithmassie

“They were protesting. And I don’t approve of the way they protested, but it wasn’t an insurrection,” said Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.). [The Hill, Jun. 19, 2021]

Attorney General Merrick Garland can absolutely answer questions about whether Feds encouraged the January 6 crowd to breach the Capitol. + Video [Tweet, Oct. 26, 2021]

Congress owns the video inside the Capitol on January 6th, and Congress should release it when we get the majority back. If the identities of some undercover Feds among the protestors are revealed, so be it. This is too important. [Tweet, Jan. 12, 2022]

I’ll start watching the January 6th hearings when the federal agents who urged protestors to enter the Capitol make their debut on screen. [Tweet, Jun. 28, 2022]

Why don’t Democrats want Americans to know about Ray Epps, the only man caught on video telling people to go into the Capitol the day before January 6th? + Video [Tweet, Sept. 23, 2022]

61% polled believe Feds helped incite J6 protests, and we all know they were there. We need a complete catalog of the Feds present on Jan 6th so we can see what they were taped doing.

@TuckerCarlson + Video [Tweet, Mar. 7, 2023]

Ray Epps is the only person I’ve seen on video January 5th and January 6th urging and directing people to go into the Capitol. In a text message on January 6th he bragged that he orchestrated it. Why do democrats and the media portray him as the victim? So bizarre. + @60Minutes Tweet [Quote Tweet, Apr. 23, 2023]

Stewart Rhodes never entered the Capitol and didn’t commit acts of violence or destruction, yet he’s going to be sentenced Thursday for “seditious conspiracy,” “obstructing an official proceeding,” and “tampering with docs” (deleting stuff on his phone!)

Weaponization of speech? [Tweet, May 23, 2023]

Violence and lawlessness are unacceptable. This must end now. This is not American.

This very day, we were standing for American freedom, legally, peacefully, passionately, within the House of We the People, and within the parameters of our Constitution.

I say to all violent aggressors… stand down. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Representative Greene has done impressive investigative work here. She kicked this door like a solid Constitutionalist Patriot. The DC establishment persecution of J6 pre-trial detainees is disgusting, and we will not tolerate it. BOP officials and DC corrections officers could very well face criminal charges. Further, we will continue our investigation into the insidious conspiracies of the left and the deep-state that set the stage for J6. The big picture is that Representative Greene and I stand together with our Republican colleagues in the House Freedom Caucus in the war to preserve our Republic. The oppression Americans have confronted will end with the boot of freedom on the neck of injustice. So help me God,” said Congressman Higgins. [Statement, Jan. 3, 2022]

The J6 House Select Committee is so full of shit.

Never ending “leaks” of partisan BS from anonymous sources. Lies on top of lies spread by liars. Every one of them should be shunned. Real Patriots are disgusted by their whole committee circus. + Picture [Tweet, May 25, 2022]

We are going to reveal everything about J6. Everything. The American people will see and hear the truth themselves, and the oppressors will not escape justice. + Link [Tweet, Mar. 9, 2023]

U.S. Atty Kelly Moran is whining about a J6 defendant having the audacity to reveal EXCULPATORY EVIDENCE to the public.

Pay attention, you oppressors… We will release ALL OF THE J6 VIDEO. America will see and hear the full truth about J6.

@gregkellyusa @McBrideLawNYC [Tweet, Mar. 26, 2023]

During a hearing with FBI director Christopher Wray on Wednesday, Higgins displayed a picture from inside the Union Station parking garage on Jan. 6 and asked if Wray was familiar with ghost buses.

“A ghost bus?” Wray said. “I’m not sure I’ve used that term before.”

Higgins, an Army veteran and former police officer, said ghost vehicles are used for “secret purposes.” He pointed to the picture of buses in the garage and noted they were painted “completely white,” as though that were an unusual way for buses to look.

“These buses are nefarious in nature and were filled with FBI informants dressed as Trump supporters deployed unto our Capitol on Jan. 6,” Higgins said. “Your day is coming, Mr. Wray.”

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“If you are asking whether the violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6 was part of some operation orchestrated by FBI sources and/or agents, the answer is emphatically no,” Wray told Higgins Wednesday.

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Lawmakers may be unfamiliar with the ghost buses because Higgins has kept his investigation private, the Louisiana Republican told HuffPost.

“I can tell you that I have extensive evidence about those two vehicles,” Higgins said, adding that the buses were seen unloading military-age men with muscular physiques, who looked like police officers even though they were dressed like Trump supporters, and the buses were abandoned in the garage.

When asked if he was saying the FBI’s bus passengers orchestrated the attack on the Capitol, Higgins wouldn’t go there.

“They orchestrated what they orchestrated and don’t put words in my mouth,” Higgins said, explaining that the FBI infiltrated groups of people who met online to complain about coronavirus restrictions in 2020.

“I’ve turned a lot of this evidence over to the appropriate authorities, and we’ll see what happens,” Higgins said. “When we get Trump back in the White House, these guys are in a bind.” [HuffPost, Nov. 15, 2023]

Statement from Rep. Graves’ Office:

“The Congressman was present today in the U.S. House Chamber for the Joint Session of Congress. Graves and staff are safe. The violence, attacks on law enforcement, and destruction od property we saw today from the mobs is unacceptable, un-American, and they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

[Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Rep. Graves Statement on Today’s Events on Capitol Hill:

“What happened today on Capitol Hill was disgusting, surreal, and beyond the pale. Selling out to savagery in the face of frustration doesn’t make you a patriot – it makes you a fool. I condemn every violent and destructive element of today’s events. It is an embarrassment to America.” [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Now a year later, some Republican lawmakers see the investigation into the Capitol Hill riots as a political move for Democrats.

“You also have to get out of the politicizing of this event that we’ve seen where they are coming in and trying to subpoena top administration officials that have nothing to do with the actual security,” Rep. Graves said.

He believes more should have been done to prepare the Capitol police for the anticipated protests. [BRProud.com, Jan. 6, 2022]

No public statements found from January 2021 condemning the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Note: Rep. Letlow was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The violence and destruction that we saw in the Capitol on January 6th was reprehensible and those who committed these acts need to be held accountable. We can never tolerate political violence in our country.” [WAFB, Jan. 6, 2022]

I unambiguously condemn in the strongest possible terms any and all forms of violent protest. Any individual who committed violence today should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. (1/2)

It is beyond time to remember that while we may disagree, we are all Americans, and there is far more that unites us than divides us. I extend my deepest thanks to the United States Capitol Police for protecting the Capitol complex today and all days. (2/2) [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2021]

“They thought the American people would be riveted by their production. But the ratings are in and we know the truth. The American people lived through all that and they have moved on,” House GOP Conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson told reporters Tuesday, adding that the televised hearings are nothing more than a chance for Democrats to beam their “seething hatred for Donald Trump” into midterm voters’ living rooms.

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Johnson, who along with Scalise voted to overturn the 2020 election results, insisted that rehashing “a terrible event that took place a year and a half ago” is pointless.

“The criminals involved in January 6 are being prosecuted. Lessons were learned about Capitol security that day,” Johnson said. [Business Insider, Jun. 14, 2022]

It’s obvious that the Democrats prefer the selective publication of the footage—J6 committee, Pelosi Documentary, etc.

What’s odd is that the mainstream media had zero interest in full transparency until now. + @DrewHolden360 Tweet [Quote Tweet, Feb. 28, 2023]

United States Capitol Police saved my life.

Attacks on law enforcement officers trying to do their jobs are never acceptable. Period.

We can passionately protest without being violent. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Back in the Capitol. Thank you to Capitol Police and every brave law enforcement officer who fought back to restore control.

Violence has no place in politics.

America is and will remain the greatest Nation on earth. We will defend it and pass it on to our children, and theirs. + Picture [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“I have consistently stressed that there is no place in our country for violence in politics on either side. I condemned those who broke into the Capitol last year, and I’m grateful for the heroic efforts of police and first responders who kept us safe that day, and who keep our communities safe every day. It’s outrageous that the leftist rioters and looters who ransacked our cities in the summer of 2020 have not been held to the same standard and prosecuted with the same aggressive zeal for the violence and mayhem they caused.

“Unfortunately, rather than work to get to the bottom of the security failures that allowed the Capitol to be breached, Speaker Pelosi chose to politicize the January 6th Select Committee and undermine its credibility by taking the unprecedented step of unilaterally rejecting Republican members Jim Banks and Jim Jordan, who were selected to serve on the Committee. Instead, she has turned it into political theater designed to distract from the many crises and failures of the Biden Administration that are hurting American families like inflation, high gas prices, the border crisis, and COVID mismanagement.

“The damage created by less than one year of total Democrat control in Washington is staggering, and is devastating hardworking families across America. Coronavirus is surging again across the country. Due to President Biden’s failed vaccine-only strategy, we have a severe testing shortage and a deadly lack of therapeutic alternatives. Despite promising to shut down the virus, President Biden now admits he has no federal solution, and is turning to the same failed lockdown strategies, like allowing teachers unions to shut down schools after giving them billions of taxpayer dollars earlier this year to stay open. Because liberal and progressive politicians refuse to take responsibility for their extreme policies like defunding the police, crime is soaring in Democrat-run cities. Fentanyl overdoses are now the leading cause of death in Americans aged 18-45 as deadly drugs are inundating our open southern border. The price of everyday goods has skyrocketed because of Democrats’ inflationary spending policies. Gas prices and home electricity costs are through the roof due to Democrats’ anti-American energy policies like the Green New Deal. Our supply chain is broken, leading to empty shelves at the grocery store. Americans are suffering because of Democrats’ broken promises and disastrous leadership. Big-government socialism has failed.

“Yet Democrats are not holding a town hall on CNN in the Capitol today with American families devastated by crime, overdoses, high cost of living, and an unstable economy. Instead they are engaging in political theater, talking about themselves and their singular obsession with a President who hasn’t been in office for nearly a year. They have no plan, they have no agenda: they only want to politicize January 6th.

“If Democrats are ever interested in working in a bipartisan way with Republicans on real solutions to ensure the safety of our Capitol, we welcome that, and have called on Speaker Pelosi to embrace many of the recommendations by the Capitol Police Inspector General’s report that have mostly been ignored by the Democrats running Congress. Until then, Republicans will continue to focus on the things that are affecting the hardworking Americans who are struggling under the failures of big-government socialism: being able to raise and support their families in safe and healthy communities with equal opportunities for all. We would encourage Democrats to join us and start focusing on these problems as well.” [Statement, Jan. 6, 2022]

The people who broke into the Capitol on Jan 6 all got arrested. Why not the people who burned down cities and police stations last summer?

Dems have no real agenda.

They have no plan to solve the devastating issues affecting families.

All they want to do is politicize Jan 6. + Video [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2022]

– Another month of worse-than-expected inflation

– Gas prices still sky high

– Border crisis out of control

– Violent crime raging

But what are Dems doing today? Another made-for-tv Jan 6 hearing.

They don’t care about helping hardworking families. They only care about power. [Tweet, Oct. 13, 2022]

“I have routinely and consistently rejected violent protests, whether in the case of yesterday, or last summer. Democrats are calling for unity, yet also calling for the expulsion of Members who objected in yesterday’s Electoral College count. Today, some Marylanders are even calling for my resignation, which I will not do. My colleagues and I held legitimate Constitutional concerns about how the November election was conducted in certain states and felt compelled to highlight those concerns during the formal vote count. We did not call for the overthrowing of an election. Joe Biden will be President on January 20th. Some of my colleagues, including those still in the Maryland delegation, offered objections in 2017 when counting the electoral votes for President Trump. Congress is afforded the right to count, and object, to electoral votes, which we utilized yesterday to highlight concerns we had regarding the November election. There was nothing treasonous or seditious about it in 2017, nor this year.” [Statement, Jan. 7, 2021 | Tweet, Jan. 7, 2021]

• The last thing we need right now is another partisan stunt from Speaker Pelosi. Multiple investigations into January 6th are already taking place. + Link [Tweet, May 19, 2021]

In just over 500 days, the record accomplishments of this administration are on full display.

✅ 8.6% inflation

✅ $5.00 gas prices

✅ Grocery prices through the roof

This is what the prime time and televised hearings should be about. + @CNBC Tweet [Quote Tweet, Jun. 10, 2022]

Today’s events serve as a stark reminder that we have lost the notion of civility. This isn’t how we resolve our differences in America and this isn’t the West Michigan way. There is a big difference between a peaceful protest and storming the Capitol Building. Violence in all fashions must be condemned. Those who broke the law need to be held accountable. Thank you to the brave men and women from the Capitol Police and law enforcement who were selfless in their duties. [Statement, Jan. 6, 2021]

“While the narrative surrounding this commission has been that it will be bipartisan, the fine print tells a different story. Democrats alone would control the process for requesting information from federal agencies as well as selecting key staff positions within the commission. With one party controlling the information as well as senior staff, I don’t believe an objective, non-partisan conclusion can be delivered by the commission as the legislation is currently written. If the Senate were to address these concerns and send amended legislation back to the House, I would give serious consideration to supporting it.” [Statement, May 19, 2021]

Those who stand for the flag and yet desecrate the Constitution are not Patriots. You are an embarrassment to yourselves and to your Country. Go home! [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Note: Rep. James was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

No later statements were found regarding the January 6th attack.

No public statements found from January 2021 condemning the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Note: Rep. Finstad was not a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at the time of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Finstad said there was “a lot of effort to go around the process of changing election laws” in 2020, and said those laws shouldn’t be changed unilaterally by governors, secretaries of states or courts. He endorsed voter identification requirements and opposed new federal rules for elections proposed by Democrats — which he described as a “top-down federal government take over of elections.” On Jan. 6 and 7 of 2021, Finstad had liked Twitter posts critical of the mob attack on the Capitol and in support of Capitol police. [MinnPost, May 3, 2022]

Respectful disagreement is fundamental to our democracy. The violence that we’re seeing, especially toward law enforcement, is unacceptable. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Speaker Pelosi appears more interested in reaching the predetermined outcome of her own narrative than a true investigation into the January 6 attack,” Fischbach, R-Minn., said in a statement released by her office while the vote was ongoing. ”Any investigatory body tasked with probing the attack must be completely free from political influence or bias but unfortunately, this proposal does not meet that basic benchmark.” [Park Rapids Enterprise, May 20, 2021]

“There is no doubt that what transpired Jan. 6 was a dark day, but instead of a good faith effort to reach an objective conclusion, Speaker Pelosi and the House Democrats have placed partisan divisive politics ahead of the interests of the American people,” said Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn. [NPR, Jun. 30, 2021]

The #J6 Cmte was already operating outside of its intended purpose. Now they’re bringing in a TV producer to spice up their partisan narrative. This spectacle is a desperate attempt by the democrats to distract from the very real issues facing Americans. + Link [Tweet, Jun. 7, 2022]

Please pray for our very brave Capitol Police and our great nation. This is the People’s House, but we as a nation MUST respect law and order. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Like most Americans, I am shocked and outraged over the violent riots that took place in the halls of Congress one week ago. I condemn the rioters’ actions and believe those individuals must be held accountable to the full extent of the law. What happened last Wednesday is a blatant sign that tensions are running high and the rhetoric on both sides has gotten out of control. It is imperative that leaders across the nation take this moment to unite our country.

“With that being said, I believe efforts to impeach the President contradict the idea of unity and will only further divide our already divided nation. President Trump has just days left in his Presidency and he has promised a peaceful transfer of power. America needs to heal, so I do not support these rushed efforts to impeach the President.

“Instead, I will be a part of the healing process and plan to attend the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden next week.” [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021]

The threatening behavior taking place at the U.S. Capitol is dangerous and unacceptable. It is a foundational right to protest peacefully, but violence is never the answer. Grateful for the men and women of the @CapitolPolice who are keeping us safe. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

Walberg condemned the violence of January 6 fervently, but insisted that the January 6 Committee set up to investigate afterwards was a “kangaroo court” which targeted non-violent people who were at the capitol that day. [The Monroe News, Apr. 20, 2022]

I support the democratic process that I have the privilege of engaging in today. However, any violence against law enforcement goes completely counter to this process, and the rule of law that our police are sworn to protect. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

There is absolutely no excuse for violent and destructive protest. This type of behavior was unacceptable in Minneapolis and it is unacceptable today in Washington. Shameful. + @BNONews [Quote Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“In one week, a peaceful transfer of power will occur that has been the hallmark of our Republic. Today’s vote only serves to further the division in our country at a time when our country desperately needs to move forward together.” [Statement, Jan. 13, 2021]

“One year ago, we saw an unacceptable display of violence that runs counter to everything we stand for as a country. Those responsible for the violence must continue to be held accountable, and Congress must focus on providing our men and women in law enforcement around the Capitol – and across the nation – with the resources, training, and support they need to ensure something like this never happens again.” [Statement, Jan. 6, 2022]

“Today’s violent and disgraceful demonstrations at the Capitol have no place in our society. The protesters who breached the Capitol today violated the rule of law and brought violence to a place where we have gathered for centuries to peacefully debate the issues facing our nation. This was a direct attack on the free society we are blessed to live in and all those who participated in unlawful activities should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

“I am thankful for the members of law enforcement who are doing everything they can to protect the Capitol and I ask all Americans to pray for peace in our country.” [Statement, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Right now there are investigations into January 6th being conducted by separate committees in the House and Senate, the Department of Justice and the FBI, as well as more than 400 criminal prosecutions. My hope is that people who violated the law are prosecuted and that Congress will make responsible, bipartisan improvements that keep the Capitol safe and support our brave police officers, so something like this never happens again,” said Congressman John Moolenaar. [Statement, May 19, 2021]

The @CapitolPolice work to keep ALL Americans safe. Attacks on these patriots are never justified.

I will continue to listen to law enforcement that are protecting those in the Capitol and thank all who have reached out with concerns.

To be clear, patriots is another word for law enforcement – those who risk their safety for the greater good.

These attacks on our nation’s Capitol must stop. This is beneath America. [Tweet Thread, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Today was an atrocious day for Democracy,” said Congresswoman McClain. “What started out as Members of Congress following a sacred and Constitutional tradition, quickly was overcome by violent protestors. I wholeheartedly condemn the violence and vandalism at the Capitol and all who participated in such evil behavior. These vile acts are a slap in the face to peace-loving Americans.

As the sun sets in Washington, I truly hope that we awaken tomorrow as a more unified nation that will never again allow such darkness to rear its ugly head.

We are all Americans – first and foremost.

A sincere thank you to all law enforcement officers, they are the heroes of today. God Bless America.” [Statement, Jan. 6, 2021]

The American people aren’t dumb and see right through @SpeakerPelosi’s politically biased January 6th select committee. + Link [Tweet, Aug. 2, 2021]

This Jan 6th hearing is not about our republic; it’s about politics.

The Democrats know they have a long list of failures, so they’re creating a media stunt to try and make the American people forget. [Tweet, Jun. 8, 2022]

The January 6 Commission is a hyperpartisan witch hunt, and the American people aren’t falling for it. [Tweet, Jul. 12, 2022]

The January 6th committee is a partisan sham. [Tweet, Jul. 12, 2022]

The 1/6 committee is nothing more than a partisan panel desperately trying to score political points. [Tweet, Oct. 13, 2022]

My staff & I are safe. I want to thank everyone for your prayers & concerns. Violence & threats against our democracy cannot be tolerated. Please continue to pray for law enforcement officers as they seek a peaceful resolution to this situation & continue to pray for our nation. [Tweet, Jan. 6, 2021]

“Yesterday, we saw protestors enter the United States Capitol and attempt to disrupt Congress as both the House of Representatives and the United States Senate were debating the certification of votes to the Electoral College. I join many of my colleagues in strongly condemning these actions, and I fully support the efforts of law enforcement to bring to justice those who committed acts of violence or destruction.

It is a responsibility of the United States Congress to defend the most important right of American citizens in the electoral process, the sacred right to vote.

In a joint session of Congress, objections were made to the certification of Arizona’s and Pennsylvania’s presidential election results. The United States Constitution gives state legislatures the exclusive jurisdiction to determine how elections will be conducted, commonly referred to as the Electors Clause. Simply put, these states failed to conduct elections that followed the requirements set up by their state legislatures and outlined in our Constitution.

Due to these violations, I voted to contest the election results of both Arizona and Pennsylvania.

Throughout this election process, many concerns have been raised regarding the legitimacy of our elections. We, as a nation, must commit ourselves to addressing these concerns to ensure that the legitimacy of future elections is secured and that faith is restored to our electoral process.” [Statement, Jan. 7, 2021]