Opinion: America saw and heard January 6 all over again this week
3 years, 10 months ago

Opinion: America saw and heard January 6 all over again this week

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a frequent contributor to CNN Opinion, is professor of history at New York University and the author of “Strongmen: From Mussolini to the Present.” The views expressed here are her own. The video montages presented by the former President’s defense told quite another story, one that revolved around the attempt to paint Democrats, especially Democratic women, as bloodthirsty revolutionaries who victimized Trump throughout his presidency. As Rep. Ted Lieu succinctly stated, “President Trump ran out of non-violent options to remain in power.” The 13-minute video montage of the coup attempt presented by Rep. Jamie Raskin on Monday made its argument calmly. I won’t soon forget the sight of Trump’s primary enabler for years, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, standing in the quiet, saying “we’re debating a step that has never been taken in American history,” as the mob, closing in, broke glass, hooted, chanted and assaulted police officers.

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Nancy Pelosi Calls Trump 'Domestic Enemy' In New Jan. 6 Footage
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nancy Pelosi Calls Trump 'Domestic Enemy' In New Jan. 6 Footage

Huff Post  

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On an unusually busy news day, did the assassination attempt’s aftermath change the media tone?
5 months, 1 week ago

On an unusually busy news day, did the assassination attempt’s aftermath change the media tone?

Associated Press  

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‘How dare…’: Biden slams Republicans for playing down January 6 Capitol attack
1 year, 9 months ago

‘How dare…’: Biden slams Republicans for playing down January 6 Capitol attack

Hindustan Times  

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Jan. 6 committee shows video of congressional leaders rushed to safety as Trump watched riot on TV
2 years, 2 months ago

Jan. 6 committee shows video of congressional leaders rushed to safety as Trump watched riot on TV

LA Times  

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In riveting Season 1 finale, Jan. 6 committee used Trump’s allies against him
2 years, 5 months ago

In riveting Season 1 finale, Jan. 6 committee used Trump’s allies against him

LA Times  

A video clip of a Fox News broadcast of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection is seen on screen during Thursday’s prime-time hearing of the House select committee, its last until September. The season finale of the Jan. 6 committee hearings was a tour de force of emotion, violence, deception and bravery that detailed the fallout of President Trump’s actions — …

New revelations and 3 other takeaways from the first Jan. 6 committee hearing
2 years, 6 months ago

New revelations and 3 other takeaways from the first Jan. 6 committee hearing

NPR  

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Televised hearings in Capitol riots case against Donald Trump to begin: Will America tune in?
2 years, 6 months ago

Televised hearings in Capitol riots case against Donald Trump to begin: Will America tune in?

Firstpost  

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January 6th committee seeks potentially damning Trump video made during 'hours of silence' during riot
3 years ago

January 6th committee seeks potentially damning Trump video made during 'hours of silence' during riot

Raw Story  

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6th riots at the United States Capitol wants to know more about what former President Donald Trump was doing during what the Washington Post describes as "hours of silence" during the insurrection. Rep. Bennie Thompson tells the Post that the committee is particularly interested in what Trump did right before he publicly broke …

Hearing on Jan. 6 violence exposes stark partisan divisions
3 years, 7 months ago

Hearing on Jan. 6 violence exposes stark partisan divisions

Associated Press  

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A multimedia impeachment trial: Video takes center stage
3 years, 10 months ago

A multimedia impeachment trial: Video takes center stage

Associated Press  

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Democrats use unreleased videos, Trump’s own words in blaming him for riot
3 years, 10 months ago

Democrats use unreleased videos, Trump’s own words in blaming him for riot

Hindustan Times  

House prosecutors used the second day of Donald Trump’s impeachment trial to detail a months-long campaign by the former president to stoke hatred and encourage violence over the election results that they said culminated in the mob attack on the US Capitol that he then did little to stop. “He built this mob over many months with repeated messaging until …

Impeachment trial goes blue, forcing network language calls
3 years, 10 months ago

Impeachment trial goes blue, forcing network language calls

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — During a gripping 13 minutes at the start of Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial Tuesday, television’s biggest networks aired footage of the U.S. Capitol siege with unusually explicit language. The footage was aired on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox News Channel and MSNBC as part of live coverage of the trial’s first day. NBC News reporters had …

Trump's impeachment trial opens with dramatic video of how Capitol riots unfolded
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump's impeachment trial opens with dramatic video of how Capitol riots unfolded

ABC  

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'The Footage Is Horrific': Senators React To Gripping New Video Of Capitol Riot
3 years, 10 months ago

'The Footage Is Horrific': Senators React To Gripping New Video Of Capitol Riot

NPR  

'The Footage Is Horrific': Senators React To Gripping New Video Of Capitol Riot Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images Senators on both sides of the aisle were visibly affected by graphic and explicit new footage showing first-person perspective of the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot, as House impeachment managers continue to make their case for …

Senators react to shocking video of Capitol assault at Trump impeachment trial
3 years, 10 months ago

Senators react to shocking video of Capitol assault at Trump impeachment trial

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Democrats screened a harrowing 10-minute compilation of attacks on the …

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