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Related: About this forumOpening testimony on the first day of the Jan. 6 House Select Committee Hearings - MSNBC
Rep. Liz Cheney: Jan. 6 Riot Will Be A Cancer On Our Constitutional RepublicDuring her opening statement, Republican Rep. Liz Cheney criticized the GOP leadership for voting against an independent Jan. 6 commission on the Capitol riot. She said that no member of Congress should attempt to defend the indefensible, and that if there is no accountability this will remain a cancer to our constitutional republic. Aired on 07/27/2021.
Jan. 6 Committee Shows New Video Of Capitol Riot
During the first hearing of the January 6 select committee, Rep. Bennie Thompson played out a series of videos from the Capitol riot. This video contains explicit language and graphic images some may find offensive. Aired on 07/27/2021.
Officer Gonell Slams Trump's Comments: 'I'm Still Recovering From Those Hugs And Kisses'
When asked by Rep. Liz Cheney on his experiences during the January 6 riot, Capitol Police Officer Sgt. Aquilino Gonell criticizes Former President Trump for calling the rioters a loving crowd, saying Im still recovering from those hugs and kisses. Aired on 07/27/2021.
Officer Fanone Condemns Disgraceful Indifference To Jan. 6 Victims
DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone recalled the traumatic violence he faced during the January 6 riot and condemned the indifference some lawmakers are showing toward those who protected them during the Capitol riot. Aired on 07/27/2021.
Capitol Police Officers Dismiss GOP Attempts To 'Downplay' Jan. 6 Attack
The January 6th Select Committee opens its first hearing with emotional testimony from Capitol Police officers recounting the attack. Viewer discretion is advised. Aired on 07/27/2021.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger Grows Emotional At Jan. 6 Committee Hearing
Rep. Adam Kinzinger grew emotional at the House Select Committees hearing after hearing testimony from four officers who served during the Capitol riot, and thanked them for their service on January 6. Aired on 07/27/2021.
Rep. Liz Cheney Speaks After Jan. 6 Committee
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) speak to reporters after the Jan. 6th Select Committee concludes first day of hearings. Aired on 07/27/2021.
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Opening testimony on the first day of the Jan. 6 House Select Committee Hearings - MSNBC (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Jul 2021
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doc03
(35,396 posts)1. Faux called it the Dem-led Comittee. nt
Rhiannon12866
(206,394 posts)2. It was Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson who were directing today's hearings
And the Capitol Police officers who testified made it clear that they were non partisan, they only gave their personal accounts - which were pretty brutal.
Rhiannon12866
(206,394 posts)3. And Fox isn't the only one - apparently they didn't bother to watch.