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Rep. Moskowitz Questions Jack Smith on Trump Investigations and January 6th

PBS NewsHourJanuary 23, 20266 min204,166 views
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Shifting Blame for January 6th

  • 🎯 Rep. Moskowitz criticizes colleagues for deflecting blame for January 6th away from Donald Trump, citing a colleague's claim that Ray Epps was responsible for inciting the violence.
  • πŸ” A Google search reveals Ray Epps is described as a wedding planner for the Oath Keepers, a detail Moskowitz finds absurd as the supposed mastermind.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Moskowitz highlights quotes from various colleagues, including Chairman Jordan, Ted Cruz, and Lindsey Graham, condemning the violence and holding the president responsible immediately after January 6th.

Focus on the Past vs. Present Investigations

  • ⏳ Moskowitz accuses colleagues of loving to talk about the past, including January 6th, Hunter Biden, COVID, and Hillary's emails, while avoiding present-day issues.
  • πŸ›οΈ He points to the creation of the Weaponization Committee for the DOJ as an example of focusing on perceived past grievances.
  • βš–οΈ A list of individuals under investigation is presented, including Jerome Powell, Mark Kelly, Adam Schiff, Chris Christie, Jack Smith himself, and former officials like James Comey and Letitia James, as well as political figures like Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Kamala Harris.

Trump's Responsibility and Election Integrity

  • ❓ Moskowitz questions whether the January 6th events would have occurred if Donald Trump had accepted the election results.
  • πŸ—³οΈ He draws a parallel to Al Gore's acceptance of a Supreme Court decision, implying Trump's refusal to concede was the root cause of the violence, fake slates of electors, and threats against Mike Pence.
  • πŸ”’ The discussion touches on security clearances being revoked for individuals like Leon Panetta, John Brennan, Michael Morell, and Michael Vickers, suggesting a connection to the political climate surrounding election challenges.
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January 6thDonald TrumpJack SmithRay EppsOath KeepersWeaponization CommitteeDOJ InvestigationsElection IntegrityCapitol PoliceMike PenceTed CruzLindsey GrahamJerome PowellAdam SchiffHunter Biden
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