Trump speaks at fundraiser for Jan. 6 rioters.
Former President Donald Trump Supports Jan. 6 Rioters at Fundraiser
Former President Donald Trump made a highly anticipated appearance on Thursday at a fundraiser for supporters charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the United States Capitol. The event took place at Trump’s exclusive golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, and aimed to raise funds for the rioters who face a range of criminal charges for their involvement in the chaotic incident.
During the fundraiser, Trump expressed his sympathy for the rioters, stating, “You have police officers, you have firemen, you have teachers, you have electricians, you have great people, and they’ve been made to pay a price — in many cases, not all cases.” The former president, who is currently vying for the 2024 Republican nomination, also took the opportunity to criticize voting procedures in certain states, claiming they make it “easy to cheat.”
Amidst applause, Trump announced his intention to make a personal contribution to the cause. The exact amount raised at the event remains undisclosed.
Continued Support for Jan. 6 Defendants
This event follows a recent House hearing where several Republican representatives, including Matt Gaetz, Lauren Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ralph Norman, Paul Gosar, and Troy Nehls, stood in solidarity with Jan. 6 defendants and their families. The hearing aimed to shed light on alleged abuses of power by the government.
Trump’s support for the rioters was also evident during a campaign stop in New Hampshire, where he encountered Micki Larson-Olson, who had been sentenced to six months in prison for her involvement in the Jan. 6 events. Trump personally greeted her, and others at the diner referred to her as “a Jan sixer.” The former president encouraged her to “hang in there,” posed for a picture with her, and embraced her.
The Trump campaign has not responded to requests for comment from the Washington Examiner.
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