
6 that there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 election. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., asked Ayres if it would've made a difference to know that Trump himself knew by Jan. Ayres said he didn't intend to storm the Capitol if Trump hadn't 'riled up' those at his Ellipse rally to march to the area. 6, 2021, testified Tuesday how influential he said Trump was over the actions of those who participated in the insurrection. Stephen Ayres, who recently admitted to illegally entering the Capitol on Jan. Jul 12, 3:53 PM Capitol rioter describes what he said was Trump’s influence on Jan. I wonder if he could even understand what motivates a patriot like Sgt. Gonell, who must now go about remaking his life. "I wonder what former President Trump would say to someone like Sgt. We are here for you, we salute you for your valor, your eloquence and your beautiful commitment to America," Raskin said of Gonell, who could be seen wiping away tears. Gonell, we wish you and your family all the best. Gonell was assaulted by the rioters, leading to permanent damage to his left shoulder and right foot that "make it impossible for him to continue as a police officer," Raskin said. Aquilino Gonell, an Iraq War veteran who was injured during the violent attack. Jul 12, 3:56 PM Raskin praises Capitol officer who was wounded during riot "We need to defend both our democracy and our freedom with everything we have and declare that this American carnage ends here and now." "American democracy is a precious inheritance, something rare in the history of the world and even on Earth today," he said.


Raskin said that authoritarian parties have two essential features in common: "They do not accept the results of democratic elections when they lose," and "They embrace political violence as legitimate," attitudes which, he argued, Trump embraced. This content is not available due to your privacy preferences.
