The former president attacks the Capitol investigators: after the darkness comes the light
In a historic precedent, the Committee Investigating the Events of the Capitol Storming is bringing former US President Donald Trump to justice because of his “role in the events of the January 6, 2021 storming of Congress and his attempt to obstruct the ratification of election results and its incitement of disobedience and conspiracy to make false claims “to the American government”.
While the final decision to head charges rests with the Justice Department, which is not considered bound by the committee’s or Congressional recommendations in this file, the decision by the 9-member committee, who are 7 Democrats and two Republicans, is unprecedented against a former or current president. It highlights the legal troubles piling up for Trump, who had previously announced his 2024 presidential bid.
Republican Vice President Liz Cheney said, “Among the most shameful things the committee found was that President Trump was sitting in the Oval Office dining room watching the violent Capitol demonstration on TV. For hours he did not agree to make a public statement inviting his supporters to leave. Cheney added, “Trump is not qualified to hold any government position.”
The former president attacked the committee and its members, saying, “Republicans and patriots throughout the United States must stand strong and united against thieves and scoundrels in the committee.” And Trump continued, warning on his “Truth Social” platform: “It will be a dark period in American history, but after the dark comes the light”.
In addition to these recommendations, the commission will wrap up its nearly 16-month investigation, with the release of its official report on Wednesday. These recommendations are believed to constitute details of his investigation, from interviews with witnesses to the documents and evidence he obtained and considered.
This will be the last step the committee takes during the current Congress, as it is expected to be dissolved by Republicans after receiving a majority in the House of Representatives early next year.
