The House of Representatives committee looking into the attack on the Capitol building on January 6th has finally released its formal report following a protracted investigation. This lengthy document—roughly 1,200 words—lays out the facts they gathered and the potential suspects for the mayhem. It reads like a detective novel.
The report’s primary section accuses a number of individuals and recommends that they be charged with crimes. Among the well-known names are:
Former President Donald Trump: Despite the election results being false, the committee believes he attempted to overturn them in a number of ways. They claim he put pressure on state representatives, legislators, and even his own vice president to alter the result. They contend that these acts might be against the law.
Among Trump’s allies and advisors are: The study lists Trump associates Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman as having assisted him in disseminating erroneous information on the election. The committee believes they may have engaged in fraudulent or conspiratorial activities.
Leaders of the attack on the Capitol: Some of the rioters who attacked the building on January 6th are also the subject of this report. Serious accusations such as assault, trespassing, and even insurrection may be brought against these people.
The report makes recommendations for actions that can be taken to ensure that something similar never occurs again in addition to charging someone criminally. To safeguard elections and maintain the security of the Capitol, they suggest alterations to policies and practices.
It’s critical to keep in mind that this report represents the committee’s opinion alone. It’s not a definitive ruling; further authorities, such as the courts, will have to determine whether the individuals mentioned in the report should genuinely be charged.