(1)January 6th Was an ‘Insurrection’ Justice begins by dismantling the characterization of the Capitol riot as an “insurrection.” “If what happened at the Capitol were actually an attempted insurrection, then why weren’t any of the Jan. 6 defendants ever charged and convicted of ‘insurrection?’” he asks. The term, Justice explains, was a politically charged phrase designed to frame Trump supporters as threats to democracy. (2) Democracy Almost Died Claims that the Capitol riot nearly destroyed the republic were hyperbolic, Justice argues. Despite dramatic statements by Liz Cheney and Chairman Bennie Thompson, lawmakers were evacuated to secure locations, and Congress reconvened hours later to certify the election. “The continuity of government was never jeopardized,” Justice writes.(3) Trump Incited the ‘Insurrection’ The committee’s criminal referrals for Trump rested on the claim that his speech incited violence. However, Justice notes that Trump explicitly called for supporters to protest “peacefully and patriotically” during his Ellipse speech. Moreover, rioters breached the Capitol before Trump’s speech concluded, undermining the committee’s narrative. (4)-Trump Was Enthusiastic About the Violence Testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson alleged that Trump approved of chants to “hang Mike Pence.” Yet, according to Justice, “House investigators found no evidence that President Trump agreed with rioters chanting ‘hang Mike Pence.’” Hutchinson’s claims were further discredited by inconsistencies in her testimony. (5) Trump Tried to Hijack a Limousine to Riot at the Capitol Hutchinson’s testimony also included the sensational claim that Trump assaulted Secret Service personnel to commandeer a government vehicle. Justice highlights how a Secret Service driver’s transcript, concealed by Cheney’s team, directly contradicted this narrative. “I did not see him reach. He never grabbed the steering wheel,” the driver testified.(6) Trump Dismissed the Need for National Guard Cheney’s memoir accused Trump of negligence in deploying the National Guard. Yet Justice reveals that Trump had called for 10,000 troops days before the riot, a request rejected by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “Cheney’s team concealed this transcript,” Justice writes.(7) Demonstrations Were Mostly Violent Tucker Carlson’s review of over 40,000 hours of surveillance footage, Justice notes, presented a different picture of the demonstrations. While some rioters engaged in violence, much of the crowd remained peaceful. Justice quotes Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah: “Liz, you made sure we saw [only the violence] — and nothing else.” -(8)Capitol Police Officer Was Killed in the Riot Justice addresses the claim that Officer Brian Sicknick was killed by rioters, noting a medical examiner’s finding of natural causes. Despite this, Cheney’s committee continued to imply otherwise. Justice points out that footage aired by Carlson showed Sicknick walking around the Capitol after his alleged injury.(9) Loudermilk Gave Rioters ‘Reconnaissance Tours’ In 2022, Cheney and her allies accused Rep. Barry Loudermilk of giving “reconnaissance tours” to rioters. Justice highlights that the FBI cleared Loudermilk of any wrongdoing, and surveillance footage showed him simply escorting constituents through the Capitol.(10) The Jan. 6 Committee Was Legitimate Justice concludes with a critique of the committee’s legitimacy. Pelosi violated House rules by barring Republican appointments, leaving Cheney to claim the panel was bipartisan. Justice argues that this procedural breach and the committee’s partisan focus undermined its credibility. Justice’s review paints the January 6th Committee as a political weapon rather than an investigative body. “The panel’s work was riddled with falsehoods and selective evidence,” he writes, “highlighting the lengths to which Democrats and Cheney went to attack Trump and his supporters.” -- https://mxmnews.com/article/9072c9c3-de82-411b-8893-1b97d2e41eda
