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23 Feb, 7 tweets, 2 min read
Senate hearing on Capitol riot this morning. Perhaps finally we'll learn some basic facts. One key question: Why were Capitol Hill authorities so uprepared? 1/7 washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/byron-…
During Trump impeachment II, Democratic House managers repeatedly told the Senate that FBI, other agencies warned top Capitol Hill officials that there would be trouble on January 6. 2/7 washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/byron-…
Here is what Rep. Raskin told the Senate: 3/7
Here is what Rep. Neguse told the Senate: 4/7
Here is what Rep. Swalwell told the Senate: 5/7
Here is what Del. Plaskett told the Senate: 6/7
Link: Finally, some answers about the Capitol riot? 7/7 End. washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/byron-…

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19 Feb
In Capitol riot investigation, DOJ has filed superseding indictment against several people affiliated with Oath Keepers militia. They were the ones in military garb who pushed their way up Capitol steps in 'stack' formation. 1/7 justice.gov/usao-mdnc/pr/s…
Appears those charged were living in a kind of fantasy world in days before January 6. When Trump tweeted rally would be 'wild,' they took that as Trump telling them specifically to make it 'wild' through paramilitary action. 2/7
'[Trump] wants us to make it WILD that's what he's saying,' one wrote on Facebook. 'He called us all to the Capitol and wants us to make it wild!!! Sir Yes Sir!!!' 3/7
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14 Feb
In last three impeachments, it has been common for Democrats, media, culturati to threaten Republicans with revenge and long-lasting recriminations. 1/6
In Bill Clinton impeachment, Princeton historian Sean Wilentz famously told GOP, 'History will track you down and condemn you for your cravenness.' 2/6 nytimes.com/1998/12/09/us/…
In fact, GOP went on to win House in 1998, 2000, 2002, and 2004. Lost in 2006 for reasons entirely unrelated to Clinton impeachment. 3/6
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12 Feb
Democratic impeachment managers veered off course at end. Had impressed Wednesday portraying how ugly, violent Capitol riot was. Fell short arguing that Trump was responsible. 'Wednesday was more about inflaming emotions, not proving Trump directed,' said one senator. 1/9
On Thursday, managers moved into political realm and probably lost support. Attempted to link Capitol riot to 2016 Trump campaign rallies and controversies during Trump presidency. Raskin called it 'Donald Trump's continuing pattern and practice of inciting violence.' 2/9
That turned off Republicans. They lived through those events and do not subscribe to Democratic/media characterization of them. So managers probably took a step backward on Thursday. 3/9 washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/byron-…
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7 Feb
Dilemma for writer Virginia Heffernan. When it snows at her 'pandemic getaway,' helpful neighbors plow her driveway unbidden. Do a 'great job.' What a nice thing! They don't do this in the city! Only problem: Neighbors support Trump. 1/10 news.yahoo.com/column-trumpit…
Heffernan frets. Realizes 'I owe them thanks.' But Trump! Heffernan becomes suspicious: This could be, like, a terrorist thing: 'Hezbollah, the Shiite Islamist political party in Lebanon, also gives things away for free.' OMG! They're Trumpite terrorists! 2/10
Or they're Trumpite Nazis! After all, French collaborators said the Nazis were very polis, French for 'polite.' 'So when I accept generosity...acknowledging the legitimate kindness...am I also sealing us in as fellow travelers who are very polis to each other?' 3/10
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4 Feb
Capitol riot was four weeks ago. Still much we don't know. Yes, can piece together this and that from various sources, but Capitol Police quiet on some basic facts of the investigation. 1/7 washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/byron-…
Questions I submitted to Capitol Police: How many Capitol Police officers were injured in riot? What were their injuries? Their condition? Did Capitol Police confiscate any firearms from rioters? If so, how many, what types? 2/7 washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/byron-…
What is status of investigation into killing of Officer Sicknick? Is there an autopsy report for Officer Sicknick? If so, will it be released to public, or will its key findings be released to public? 3/7 washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/byron-…
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30 Jan
Jonathan Turley asks: Why hasn't the House held hearings on the impeachment charge against former President Trump? Why hasn't it sought to gather and present evidence to the public for its article of 'incitement to insurrection'? 1/6 jonathanturley.org/2021/01/30/why…
Yes, it's getting things backwards to hold hearings after impeachment vote, rather than before. But Speaker Pelosi has thrown out all the other rules when it comes to impeaching Trump. Why not post-impeachment hearings? 2/6
You could say the House is saving its case for the Senate trial. But why? It shouldn't be a surprise. Should public be able to hear, read, absorb information in time leading up to trial? Of course. That's how House did it in first Trump impeachment, BTW. 3/6
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