U.S. Attorney Investigating Capitol 'Reconnaissance Tours' Ahead Of Pro-Trump Riot - Rachel Maddow

[Rhiannon12866]

Rep. Tim Ryan talks with Rachel Maddow about the D.C. federal prosecutor's office "reviewing the footage" of members of Congress who gave tours of the Capitol ahead of the pro-Trump riots on January 6th, as well as the revelation that right-wing extremists want to blow up the Capitol and kill members of Congress at the State of the Union Address. Aired on 02/25/2021.

[mezame]

1. Finally!

About damn time. I've been wondering about the Capitol's CCTV footage ever since the issue of these 'tours' came up. Since the complex has been closed due to the pandemic, I found it deeply disturbing that congresscritters would purposely guide their (family? friends? supporters?) around the building, just the day before. What was the motive? Just showing off? Or were they given access to areas a regular (non-pandemic) tour would never go?

Anyway, combined with cellphone data, this footage should (one hopes) finally start driving nails into coffins.

[magicarpet]

2. These Fascist trDumpet zealots should not be on the Capitol grounds.

The Cruz, Haley, Lindsey Graham, Boebert, and MarjoriQ Taylor Gangrene crowd have more allegiance to the Nazi GOPQ than they do to the US Constitution.

They are a clear and present danger to a functioning and vibrant Democracy.

[Rhiannon12866]

3. That's the issue, they swore a oath to the Constitution when they took office

If they're found in violation they should be removed, though I think it's a lot more egregious than that - their activities have been both illegal and, in many cases, treasonous.

[movingviolation]

4. I would very much like this video to be leaked to the public.

We have a right to know. We have a need to know.