After 18 months of an exhaustive investigation by the House of Representatives January 6 Committee, this week, finally, the committee is wrapping up its work with expected recommendations for prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
The charges that will be recommended to the Justice Department and Attorney General Merrick Garland include:
Promotion of Insurrrection against the US Government
Obstruction of Justice, interfering with the counting of the Electoral Vote by Vice President Mike Pence and the two houses of Congress on January 6, 2021
Conspiracy to defraud the US Government
More than 1,000 people were interviewed and depositions taken.
It is a tribute to the committee how much effort they have put into investigation of this crisis, and it is essential that Trump be prosecuted, and prevented from running for President in the future!
And special tribute is appropriate to the two Republican members of the January 6 Committee, Congresswoman Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, both who will not be serving in the upcoming 118th Congress. Both sacrificed their careers to do the right thing, stand up for justice and truth and loyalty to the US Constitution!
Both are Profiles in Courage who will shine in the future as part of American history!
Committee results –
4 criminal referrals against Trump –
Obstructing an official proceeding
Defrauding the United States
Making false statements
Assisting or aiding an insurrection
Several members of Congress being referred to House Ethics Committee: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, as well as Reps. Jim Jordan of Ohio, Scott Perry of Pennsylvania and Andy Biggs of Arizona, could all face possible sanctions for their refusal to comply with committee subpoenas.
Good! Glad to hear that Trump won’t have a Merry Christmas, nor a Happy New Year!
I’m holding back my jubilation until I actually see indictments.