Just now, SML Mike Shirkey, on a hot mic on the floor of the Senate speaking to Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist: "I frankly don’t take back any of the statements I made — I take back some of the words I chose." #mileg
I need to wait for the recording to posted for this session video to confirm this, but the Senator appeared to stand by the assertion that supporters of former President Trump did not instigate the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Worth nothing the Lt. Gov. appeared to explicitly warn Sen. Shirkey the mic was on before they began the exchange and Shirkey proceeded anyway.
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