Armed and Ready, Mr. President
The January 6 Committee votes unanimously to subpoena Trump for leading a violent insurrection to stay in power.
The violence on January 6th was an essential part of Trump's plan to stay in power. Trump's inner circle worked with white supremacist and militia groups to attack the Capitol and stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election. Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson said, “We have left no doubt – none – that Donald Trump led an effort to upend American democracy that directly resulted in the violence of January 6.”
Tear gas is released into a crowd of protesters, with one wielding a Confederate battle flag that reads "Come and Take It," during clashes with Capitol police (REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton)
Two key takeaways from Thursday's Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot hearing, Reuters | 10/13/2022
By Moira Warburton
Trump was going to insist he won and the Secret Service knew about the planned attack.
The January 6 committee played previously unseen footage of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the Capitol riot speaking with officials and former Vice President Pence to coordinate response efforts and return to certify the election.