january six insurrection took direct aim at former president donald trump for his role in inciting the events of the day. the prime time televised hearing paid into a picture of a president who at best was unmoved by the chaos he helped create. at worst, was intent on capitalizing on the arrest we, unrest, to overturn the 2020 election. [inaudible] multiple members of congress requested pardons from trump after the sixth. i was one of the first to call after that day a coup. the house select committee has only confirmed my suspicions. unfortunately, many of the americans who most need to hear the truth about what happened in the tumultuous final days of the trump presidency, remain in the dark. many of the largest conservative media outlets have chosen to play down or completely ignore the select committee s important work. joining me now, congresswoman robbyn kelly, democrat of illinois, who sits on the house oversight and reform committee. congresswoman, thank you for joini
capitol hill over than next weeks for the january 6th hearings, all remind my viewers that along with the law enforcement, when the capitol was breached, we also had federal workers. a sector with a large minority presence. some still dealing with the trauma of that day. joining me now is the national president of the american federation of government employees. mr. kelly, thank you for being with us tonight. governor. thank you for having us today. i am here at the philadelphia convention and we are having a lot of discussion about this very same topic. let me ask you about that topic. i ve seen your leadership and how you fought for your member s. are you worried about the security of federal workers and general at the after last year s attack on the capitol?
unfortunately, many of the americans who most need to hear the truth about what happened in the tumultuous final days of the trump presidency, remain in the dark. many of the largest conservative media outlets have chosen to play down or completely ignore the select committee s important work. joining me now, congresswoman robbyn kelly, democrat of illinois, who sits on the house oversight and reform committee. congresswoman, thank you for joining us tonight. thank you for having. me hope you feel better. i have no symptoms. i feel great. i just wanted to make sure i follow all precautions and don t put anyone else in danger of infection. thank you for your wishes. after this tough week for the nation, leading us off tonight, i read your account of being in the house gallery, on january