Today's testimony in the Jan 6 special hearing.

in jan6th •  2 years ago 

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https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1541813888341229568.html

You need to read this thread.

It's from the Republican aide to Trump's chief of staff who was involved in almost everything.

Among many other things:

Trump knew, from many independent sources, that violence was likely on Jan 6.

He and Giuliani were actively coordinating with the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys.

When aides removed inflammatory language from his speech (like "fight for me"), Trump put it back in.

He demanded that metal detectors be removed so armed attendees could join the crowd.

He intended to go to the capitol IN PERSON to lead the armed crowd there. He grabbed the steering wheel and then grabbed the secret service agent by the neck when he tried to take Trump to the white house.

Trump ignored countless pleas from top Republicans to say something to prevent or end the violence. He refused.

Further confirmation that he literally thought Pence deserved to be hanged.

And a foreshadowing that Trump directed efforts at witness tampering.

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