Jonathan Turley critiques the investigations into the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, arguing that the findings of the House January 6 Committee lack credibility. Turley claims the committee, composed only of Democrats and a few Republicans, presented a biased narrative that framed the event as an insurrection led by Donald Trump. He believes the chaos resulted from a protest gone awry due to inadequate security measures, which were not properly managed before and during the incident.
Recent evidence suggests that Trump had proposed deploying the National Guard to prevent violence, a claim the committee previously dismissed. This contradicts the narrative that Trump was inciting an insurrection. Polls indicate that many Americans view January 6 as a "protest gone too far" rather than an outright attack on democracy. Turley notes that many see the issue as politically divisive and have concerns about the investigation's transparency.
He highlights the failures of House Democrats and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi in ensuring a fair investigation, mentioning inconsistencies and misleading information presented by the committee and the media. Additionally, Turley discusses the controversial police shooting of Ashli Babbitt, the only American to die during the riot, asserting that the officer acted unjustifiably.
While acknowledging that both Trump and Babbitt bear responsibility for their roles, Turley views the released information and previous investigations as lacking depth and accountability. He emphasizes that much remains unknown about that day, reflecting broader public distrust in the official narratives surrounding the events of January 6.
https://ronpaulinstitute.org/congresss-jan-6-investigation-looks-less-and-less-credible/
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