Republicans have sought to distance themselves and the former president from the attack, with some even going so far as to suggest that the whole thing was orchestrated by antifa “agitators” disguised as Trump supporters, perhaps working on orders from Nancy Pelosi. But, the official said, investigators have gathered data indicating communications between unnamed GOP lawmakers and rioters in the days surrounding the “Stop the Steal” rally-and communications between the insurrectionists in which they discussed ties to members of congress. At this point, the FBI hasn’t found direct evidence that any lawmakers “knowingly aided or were involved in the insurrection,” a United States official told CNN. That’s the question investigators are trying to answer as they examine apparent communications between members of Congress and the insurrectionists, at least one of whom has publicly claimed that three pro-Trump congressmen- Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar, and Mo Brooks-helped plan the event.
PAUL Gosar -MO Brooks -ANDY Biggs -TED Cruz & Several Senators. But did any officials’ role in the siege go beyond instigating it? Andy Biggs (R-AZ) talks to the media at a press conference outside the US Capital on Decemin Washington, DC.
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Subscribe to our free political podcast, The Gaggle.In peddling the Big Lie and whipping supporters into a frenzy in a January 6 rally, Donald Trump, members of his inner circle, and several right-wing lawmakers lit the fuse for what would become a deadly riot on Capitol Hill.
Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina, Matt Gaetz of Florida, Louie Gohmert of Texas, Jody Hice of Georgia, Jim Jordan of Ohio, Scott Perry of Pennsylvania and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia. In addition to Biggs, Brooks and Gosar, the panel reportedly wants to review phone records for Republican Reps. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., already has made records requests for communications involving Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence and other top officials, as well as White House visitor and call logs.Ĭiting unnamed sources, CNN reported the panel now wants to review records for lawmakers who "either attended, spoke, actively planned or encouraged people to attend" rallies for "Stop the Steal." Ali Alexander, a top organizer of the January 6th Stop the Steal rally in Washington, DC, claims he joined forces with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., who is a member of the special committee. He did provide an audio message played by Alexander at a rally in Phoenix that he has said Gosar's aides requested.īoth Biggs and Gosar were part of a report of social media posts by those who voted against certifying the election compiled earlier this year by Rep. 6.īiggs has maintained he had no role in it and never contacted Alexander. Gosar attended at least one rally in Phoenix and referenced "Stop the Steal" dozens of times on social media before Jan. Brooks is among those whose phone records may be sought.Īlexander called Gosar the "spirit animal" of the effort. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., for their assistance in a video published before the deadly melee.
It isn't surprising that Biggs and Gosar would receive scrutiny from the committee.Īli Alexander, a Texas man viewed as the lead organizer in the "Stop the Steal" rallies, singled out Biggs and Gosar, along with Rep. Neither Biggs nor Gosar were immediately available for comment.īoth men opposed the creation of the special committee and have cast it as a partisan attack on Republicans. The Democrat-led investigation hopes to examine the records of 11 GOP members, as well as those of Trump and his adult children, according to CNN. 6 riot is reportedly planning to seek phone records from former President Donald Trump and other Republicans involved in the "Stop the Steal" rallies, including Reps. The special House committee examining the Jan.
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