Introduction

The January 6th investigation comes to a close with an historic vote. Those in favor say aye. A congressional investigation for the first time has made a formal Justice Department referral for an ex-president to be considered for federal prosecution on multiple criminal counts. We believe that the evidence described by my colleagues today and assembled throughout our hearings warrants a criminal referral of former President Donald J. Trump. I saw friends with blood all over their faces. I was slipping in people's blood. If I made it clear, I did not agree with the idea of saying the election was stolen and putting out this stuff, which I told the president was both. It was clear that it was escalating and escalating quickly