It's been a busy week regarding the January 6 events and the select committee made up entirely of Democratic appointees. On Monday, outgoing President Joe Biden granted several preemptive pardons, including some for members of that committee. This happened just as President Donald Trump took office and issued pardons for those charged from January 6. Speaker Mike Johnson announced a new select committee in light of these developments.
Teri Christoph noted in her piece for RedState that this new committee will replace the House Administration's Subcommittee on Oversight and will be led by Rep. Barry Loudermilk. Previously, Loudermilk's work faced backlash from former Rep. Liz Cheney, who expressed frustration over her authority being contested. The committee's credibility took another hit when it was found that the Secret Service wanted to provide testimony to challenge witness Cassidy Hutchinson's statements about Trump but were turned away until just before the 2022 midterm elections.
The new select committee will now be part of the House Judiciary Committee, led by Rep. Jim Jordan, marking a significant move from its previous oversight role. This shift seems to be a response to Biden's pardons related to the January 6 events. Many Americans are seeking genuine justice, which this committee hopes to pursue.
In a statement, Speaker Johnson emphasized the Republicans' efforts to dismantle what they see as false narratives from the January 6 Select Committee during the last Congress. He announced the formation of a Select Subcommittee to keep investigating the truth behind the events of January 6, with further details pending.
Johnson pointed out issues like suppressed evidence related to Trump requesting National Guard troops, contrary to claims made by Cheney's committee. He criticized Biden's decision to recognize Cheney and other committee members with awards, labeling it a farce and reflecting on the committee's perceived manipulation of evidence and narratives. He assured that the committee would receive full funding to continue its work in the next Congress.
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