Posted on Jul 27, 2021
Capitol riot: Officers describe racial slurs at 6 January hearing
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Police officers who fought back against Trump supporters at the US Capitol on 6 January have given evidence about the violence and hatred they experienced.
They were testifying at the first hearing of a Congressional committee set up to investigate the attack.
Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, who is black, said he was taunted with a racial epithet by the mob.
At least 535 rioters have been arrested so far, but prosecutors have only secured a few convictions.
The inquiry is being conducted almost entirely by Democrats, after most Republicans boycotted the committee.
However, two Republicans - Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger - have broken ranks to join the investigation.
"If those responsible are not held accountable... this will remain a cancer on our constitutional republic," Ms Cheney said as the hearing began.
The select committee was formed after Republicans objected to an independent commission like the one that investigated the 11 September 2001 attacks.
They were testifying at the first hearing of a Congressional committee set up to investigate the attack.
Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, who is black, said he was taunted with a racial epithet by the mob.
At least 535 rioters have been arrested so far, but prosecutors have only secured a few convictions.
The inquiry is being conducted almost entirely by Democrats, after most Republicans boycotted the committee.
However, two Republicans - Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger - have broken ranks to join the investigation.
"If those responsible are not held accountable... this will remain a cancer on our constitutional republic," Ms Cheney said as the hearing began.
The select committee was formed after Republicans objected to an independent commission like the one that investigated the 11 September 2001 attacks.
Capitol riot: Officers describe racial slurs at 6 January hearing
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LTC David Brown
LTC Eugene Chu - actually Trump said there were good people on both sides of the monument issue. Then Trump condemned white supremest. https://www.politifact.com/article/2019/apr/26/context-trumps-very-fine-people-both-sides-remarks/
PolitiFact - In Context: Donald Trump’s ‘very fine people on both sides’ remarks (transcript)
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It is horrible what these heroes faced. But what is more horrible is that there are former military on here who support those who tried to overthrow our government.
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LTC David Brown
It is horrible what police officers n a lot of our major cities faced. It was brutal. police were being ambushed, while holding the line against protesters the police were told protesters were going to rape and kill their wives and daughters while the protesters held pictures of the officers families. Officers faced being spit n, having lasers shined n their eyes etc. Then Democratic politicians raised money to bail these SOBs out of jail. Even VP Kamala Harris raised money for the arrested protesters.
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This is not a coincidence, it's highlighting the reality of what people have been saying of the Trump electorate for years now.
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SPC Jesse Davis
LTC David Brown -
That's because putting a black face on cops doesn't stop leftists from opposing cops.
The Trump cultists are very clearly selective, and not really a coincidence how.
That's because putting a black face on cops doesn't stop leftists from opposing cops.
The Trump cultists are very clearly selective, and not really a coincidence how.
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SPC Jesse Davis
LTC Eugene Chu -
Remember, more cops died during the insurrection than due to an entire summer of BLM protests.
Remember, more cops died during the insurrection than due to an entire summer of BLM protests.
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LTC David Brown
SPC Jesse Davis - no police were killed in the DC riot. Several police were killed in riots during the summer riots. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/31/americans-killed-protests-political-unrest-acled
At least 25 Americans were killed during protests and political unrest in 2020
Findings from Armed Conflict Location and Event Data raise concerns about continued violence during and after election day
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SPC Jesse Davis
LTC David Brown -
Holy shit did you not read this article, what a delightful self own this is.
You guys can't help it.
Holy shit did you not read this article, what a delightful self own this is.
You guys can't help it.
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