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In reply to the discussion: Garland needs to resign for whatever reason he can make up. [View all]Celerity
(49,810 posts)49. Congress members led 'reconnaissance tours' of Capitol before attack, evidence suggests
The revelation resurrects a line of inquiry into the involvement of House Republicans in the insurrection
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/may/19/january-6-panel-congress-reconnaissance-tours-capitol
The House select committee investigating the Capitol attack revealed on Thursday that it had evidence to suggest certain reconnaissance tours took place in the days before 6 January, potentially providing some rioters with a layout of the complex.
The panel said in a letter requesting cooperation from Georgia Republican congressman Barry Loudermilk that he gave a tour the day before the Capitol attack. The startling disclosure resurrects a contentious line of inquiry that connects House Republicans to the insurrection.
Based on our review of evidence in the select committees possession, we believe you have information regarding a tour you led through parts of the Capitol complex on Jan 5, 2021, said a letter from Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the select committee, and the vice chair Liz Cheney.
The select committee noted in the letter to Loudermilk that Republicans on the House administration committee that reviewed security camera footage of the Capitol before January 6 recently claimed there were no tours or large groups or anyone wearing Maga caps. However, the select committees review of evidence directly contradicts that denial, Thompson and Cheney wrote.
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/may/19/january-6-panel-congress-reconnaissance-tours-capitol
The House select committee investigating the Capitol attack revealed on Thursday that it had evidence to suggest certain reconnaissance tours took place in the days before 6 January, potentially providing some rioters with a layout of the complex.
The panel said in a letter requesting cooperation from Georgia Republican congressman Barry Loudermilk that he gave a tour the day before the Capitol attack. The startling disclosure resurrects a contentious line of inquiry that connects House Republicans to the insurrection.
Based on our review of evidence in the select committees possession, we believe you have information regarding a tour you led through parts of the Capitol complex on Jan 5, 2021, said a letter from Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the select committee, and the vice chair Liz Cheney.
The select committee noted in the letter to Loudermilk that Republicans on the House administration committee that reviewed security camera footage of the Capitol before January 6 recently claimed there were no tours or large groups or anyone wearing Maga caps. However, the select committees review of evidence directly contradicts that denial, Thompson and Cheney wrote.
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attacks on Biden's AG should come with more than just an anti-Biden administration AG screed
bigtree
Jun 2024
#4
If there are people "criming" and garland isn't doing anything about it....
Think. Again.
Jun 2024
#10
I have not heard of Biden expressing any support, or non-support, of garland....
Think. Again.
Jun 2024
#18
Because there are people on here that were celebrating a few weeks ago and and saying..
DemocratInPa
Jun 2024
#21
Congress members led 'reconnaissance tours' of Capitol before attack, evidence suggests
Celerity
Jun 2024
#49
No way to know if there is not a deep dive into it. I was just putting out info that the other poster said they couldn't
Celerity
Jun 2024
#72
All those convicted bankrobbers who didn't actually have a real gun thank you.
Think. Again.
Jun 2024
#42
Not until after the election. He does need to go though as he hasn't done a good job.
brush
Jun 2024
#40
Hell No - Absolute hottest of the hottest takes. Next you'll be calling for Jack Smith to resign "for reasons."
emulatorloo
Jun 2024
#52
Yup, and their numbers seem to be growing and they are getting more vocal.
republianmushroom
Jun 2024
#69