Mike Lee asks what Jan. 6 committee ‘deliberately hid from us’ and calls for investigation
Sen. Mike Lee Questions Former House Committee’s Handling of Jan. 6 Riot
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) is raising concerns about what the former House select committee investigating the January 6th riot may have concealed, following the release of security footage by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).
In a series of engaging posts on X (formerly known as Twitter), Lee questioned the actions of the now-dissolved committee, particularly its two Republican members, former Rep. Liz Cheney and former Rep. Adam Kinzinger. He called for a thorough investigation.
“Why didn’t Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger ever refer to any of these tapes? Maybe they never looked for them. Maybe they never even questioned their own narrative. Maybe they were just too busy selectively leaking the text messages of Republicans they wanted to defeat,”
Lee emphasized the need to investigate the J6 committee and expressed concerns about taxpayer dollars funding what he referred to as a “sham” committee. He also questioned whether information about the committee’s work was intentionally lost or destroyed.
The Utah Republican responded to a tweet from Cheney, where she shared footage of the riot outside the Capitol.
“Liz, we’ve seen footage like that a million times. You made sure we saw that—and nothing else. It’s the other stuff—what you deliberately hid from us—that we find so upsetting. Nice try. P.S. How many of these guys are feds? (As if you’d ever tell us),”
Cheney dismissed Lee’s comments, referring to him as a “nutball conspiracy theorist.”
The House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack concluded its work in December 2022 and was disbanded in January 2023. The committee, consisting of seven Democrats and two Republicans, was appointed by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).
Kinzinger did not seek reelection in 2022, while Cheney lost to GOP challenger Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) in the 2022 primary.
The release of the January 6th security tapes was spearheaded by Johnson, who stated that the footage allows individuals to form their own conclusions about the events of that day.
“This decision will provide millions of Americans, criminal defendants, public interest organizations, and the media an ability to see for themselves what happened that day, rather than having to rely upon the interpretation of a small group of government officials,”
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What potential reasons could explain why former Rep. Cheney and former Rep. Kinzinger did not present the security footage during the committee’s hearings?
Nger bring forth this security footage during the committee’s hearings? What else are they hiding? This raises serious doubts about the committee’s transparency and intentions,” Sen. Lee tweeted.
The security footage released by Speaker Johnson shows scenes from inside the Capitol on January 6th that have not been widely seen before. It captures moments of violence and chaos, shedding new light on the events of that fateful day. The footage clearly demonstrates the severity of the riot and the threats faced by those inside the Capitol.
Sen. Lee’s questions about the former House committee’s handling of the riot are valid and deserve careful consideration. As elected officials, it is crucial that they uphold the principles of transparency and accountability to the American people. Any attempt to conceal or manipulate evidence is a disservice to the public and undermines the integrity of the investigation.
Furthermore, Sen. Lee’s call for a thorough investigation is essential. The American people deserve a full and unbiased account of what transpired on January 6th. It is only through a comprehensive examination of all available evidence that we can hope to prevent similar events from happening in the future.
The actions of former Rep. Cheney and former Rep. Kinzinger in relation to the security footage raise important questions. If they were in possession of such crucial evidence, why did they not present it during the committee’s hearings? Did they intentionally withhold the footage, or were they unaware of its existence? These questions must be answered to ensure transparency and to rebuild trust in the investigative process.
The release of the security footage by Speaker Johnson highlights the importance of independent oversight in investigations of this nature. It is imperative that all relevant evidence is presented to the public and political motivations do not influence the course of a thorough inquiry.
Sen. Lee’s concerns should not be dismissed lightly. As elected representatives, it is our duty to hold each other accountable and to ensure that the truth prevails. The events of January 6th shook our nation to its core, and we owe it to the American people to leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice.
In conclusion, Sen. Mike Lee is right to question the former House committee’s handling of the January 6th riot. The release of security footage by Speaker Johnson raises legitimate concerns about the transparency and intentions of the committee. A thorough investigation is necessary to uncover the truth and to prevent similar events from occurring in the future. It is only through honesty, accountability, and a commitment to the principles of democracy that we can heal and move forward as a nation.
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