Monday night’s televised hearing by the House Select Committee on January 6 was notable for its bombshells, including a riveting moment when Rep. Liz Cheney read a series of text messages sent to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows by third parties—including Fox News commentators and the former president’s own son—begging Meadows to get Trump to call off the attack on the Capitol. But the hearing was also notable because of the way the Committee, and especially Rep. Cheney, couched her questions.
I have always said, trump's guilt is evidenced by his inaction. Too many arguments about what he did or did not do but there is no doubt that when shit hit the fan he did nothing. Then to hear that there were so many begging for him to put a stop to it is even more telling. They just need to nail him to the wall for this. He should NEVER have the opportunity to run again.
I am convinced of Trump's guilt. There has been plenty of evidence presented. What I am NOT convinced of is if he will ever face justice. Will he face any consequences before the 2022 elections? If not, there is a chance his minions take over and that is the end of our democracy. I would love to be convinced that my pessimism is unwarranted.
And let's not forger that up until a few weeks ago, Meadows was open (e.g., releasing documents, and of course, his revealing book, which was actually endorsed and praised by *trump) and cooperating with Congress - when suddenly he wasn't. So what happened? I suspect we will learn that this witness was tampered with. By whom? Guess whom!
Having it laid out in such a organized, concise way, it seems to me, Jane Doe, that this is a cut & dry case against tRump and his minions. Even with what we *do* know, let alone what we don't. That said, it boggles the mind that people still support the Republicans who were involved in this, who encouraged it, and then did what they could to downplay it, LET ALONE continuing to support tRump. How can this evidence be denied? It's text from Meadows' book, text communications between people who knew what was happening was NOT going to reflect well after the dust settled, and people who knowingly aided in the event, allowing it to become a full-on attack on our democracy. HOW do these supporters deny this evidence? I just don't get it...
I have always said, trump's guilt is evidenced by his inaction. Too many arguments about what he did or did not do but there is no doubt that when shit hit the fan he did nothing. Then to hear that there were so many begging for him to put a stop to it is even more telling. They just need to nail him to the wall for this. He should NEVER have the opportunity to run again.
I am convinced of Trump's guilt. There has been plenty of evidence presented. What I am NOT convinced of is if he will ever face justice. Will he face any consequences before the 2022 elections? If not, there is a chance his minions take over and that is the end of our democracy. I would love to be convinced that my pessimism is unwarranted.
Innocent people don't repeatedly petition the courts to hide documents and prevent investigation.
And let's not forger that up until a few weeks ago, Meadows was open (e.g., releasing documents, and of course, his revealing book, which was actually endorsed and praised by *trump) and cooperating with Congress - when suddenly he wasn't. So what happened? I suspect we will learn that this witness was tampered with. By whom? Guess whom!
With guarded optimism, I'm banking on Rep. Thompson and crew to come through.
Having it laid out in such a organized, concise way, it seems to me, Jane Doe, that this is a cut & dry case against tRump and his minions. Even with what we *do* know, let alone what we don't. That said, it boggles the mind that people still support the Republicans who were involved in this, who encouraged it, and then did what they could to downplay it, LET ALONE continuing to support tRump. How can this evidence be denied? It's text from Meadows' book, text communications between people who knew what was happening was NOT going to reflect well after the dust settled, and people who knowingly aided in the event, allowing it to become a full-on attack on our democracy. HOW do these supporters deny this evidence? I just don't get it...