i am ready, got popcorn, gummy bears, and chocolate covered gummy bears.
I heard predictions (only predictions) that they are almost surely recommending that the DOJ file charges, including obstruction, defrauding the US, and insurrection. Of course, the DOJ is not compelled to act but it might put political pressure on them to do so.
this committee is really good about starting close to time or on time.
That video doesn’t get any easier to watch.
No, it really doesn’t. I’m glad they showed it again, all the same.
Are some of them making a point today of referring to him as “Ex-president Trump”?
My recollection throughout these hearings is that they most usually refer to him as the former president, so ex-president is new to my ears.
Does Bennie Thompson say Adam Shift instead of Schiff? Or am I hearing wrong?
i just figure it is his accent.
new people being heard in the videos today.
Very happy this is being carried by all the major networks (Fox News included), PBS and CSPAN. It isn’t prime time but still this shouldl make it a bit more difficult for the deniers to get away from it.
Criminal referrals coming up.
ohhh, getting to the good part now!
- obstruction of an official proceeding
trump, eastmann, and others.
- conspiracy to defraud the united states
trump, eastmann, and others.
- conspiracy to make a false statement
trump and others.
Trump, Eastman, “and others”* referred for obstruction, conspiracy to defraud the US, conspiracy to make a false statement (fake elector attempt), insurrection.
*“numerous co-conspirators.”
Wow. They’re going there with Incitement. And it sounds like they want DOJ to look hard at members of Congress. I’m obviously reading between the lines in this speculation, but it seems clear to me.
Raskin’s words are powerful.
Yes, the “aid or comfort” section definitely points to Congresspeople.
Will they Shit or Get Off the Pot? I got my speculation…
- incite, assist, or aid or comfort to an insurrection
trump.
4 members of congress are referred for sanction.