US Senate Republicans on Friday blocked creation of an independent commission to investigate the deadly riot by Donald Trump supporters at the Capitol in Washington, a move aimed at preventing a bipartisan probe ahead of 2022 midterm elections.
Trump Wanted Troops To Protect His Supporters at January 6 Rally
Trump s former Pentagon Chief said that the US military was restrained on purpose on the day of the Capitol attacks,
Rep. Byron Donalds, (R-FL) listens as former acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller testifies during a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing regarding the on January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 12, 2021. Photo: Bill Clark/Pool via REUTERS
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President Donald Trump wanted National Guard troops in Washington to protect his supporters at a January 6 rally that ended with them attacking the US Capitol, leaving five dead, Trump‘s former Pentagon chief testified on Wednesday.
Credit Canton Repository via FBI filing
A Stark County man has been arrested in connection with the violent January riots at the U.S. Capitol.
John Douglas Wright was taken into custody Monday morning on numerous federal charges. According to a 15-page criminal complaint, Wright was identified by four witnesses as well as videos posted to his social media accounts.
He initially denied being involved in the insurrection, but was reportedly caught on security footage inside of the building. Wright allegedly told several friends on social media he intended to return to the Capitol for a second attack.
Wright s next court hearing is scheduled for Thursday, May 5th.