Rep. Lofgren's Opening Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the January 6th Attack

The January 6th Attack

• 🗓️ On January 6th, five years prior, the country experienced one of its darkest days, marked by an attack on the U.S. Capitol.
• 🏛️ During the electoral vote count for the 2020 election, insurrectionists breached the Capitol, with some calling for Vice President Pence's execution.
• ⚠️ It is considered a miracle that the Vice President and no members of Congress were harmed, unlike the brave law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol.

The January 6th Committee

• 🤝 In the aftermath, an independent commission was proposed but blocked by Senate Republicans, leading the House to form its own select committee.
• 🔍 The committee, including members like Adam Schiff and Adam Kinzinger, focused on uncovering and revealing the truth through bipartisan collaboration.
• 📖 Their work resulted in hearings and a final report designed to be accessible to every American, detailing the magnitude of the attacks and their causes.

Democracy and Accountability

• 📉 January 6th serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of American democracy and how close it came to being lost.
• ⚖️ The speaker criticizes President Trump for pardoning individuals involved in the attack, including those who assaulted law enforcement officers, calling it shameful.
• power Trump's actions are described as an illegal attempt to seize power and overturn the Constitution, with ongoing detrimental use of power, such as tariffs, hurting Americans.