The Daily What the Jan. 6 Hearings Have Revealed So Far
Jun 17, 2022
Luke Broadwater, a congressional reporter for The New York Times, shares insightful analysis on the January 6th hearings. He discusses how the committee's investigations reveal a calculated effort by Trump to undermine democracy and manipulate perceptions of a 'stolen election.' Luke highlights Trump's intense pressure on Vice President Pence to overturn election results, shedding light on the legal and ethical dilemmas involved. The conversation captures the escalating tensions of that day and the implications for Trump's influence within the Republican party.
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Hearings' Purpose
- The January 6th committee hearings aim to expose Trump's central role in a plot to overturn the 2020 election.
- These hearings reveal findings from numerous interviews and documents.
Differing Goals
- Republicans on the committee hope to remove Trump from the party.
- Democrats aim to highlight the contrast between their actions and the GOP's.
Key Moments from the First Hearing
- The first hearing featured a clip of Bill Barr calling Trump's stolen election claims "bullshit."
- Liz Cheney condemned Trump's actions and those defending him.