{"id":2084451,"date":"2023-10-30T17:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T21:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eric-swalwell-testifies-over-haunting-capitol-riot-at-trial-to-yank-trump-from-colorado-ballot\/"},"modified":"2023-10-30T17:30:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T21:30:27","slug":"eric-swalwell-testifies-over-haunting-capitol-riot-at-trial-to-yank-trump-from-colorado-ballot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eric-swalwell-testifies-over-haunting-capitol-riot-at-trial-to-yank-trump-from-colorado-ballot\/","title":{"rendered":"Eric Swalwell testified about the Capitol riot at the trial to remove Trump from the Colorado ballot."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Feric-swalwell-testifies-over-haunting-capitol-riot-at-trial-to-yank-trump-from-colorado-ballot%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2084451&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rep. Eric Swalwell Testifies About &#8220;Haunting&#8221; Experience During Capitol Riot<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) gave a gripping testimony on Monday, recounting his harrowing experience during the \u2064riot at the U.S. Capitol.\u2062 He appeared as\u200b a witness in a Colorado trial that aims to determine \u2064whether former\u200c President Donald Trump can be included on \u200cthe state&#8217;s ballot in the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p>The weeklong hearing, which began on Monday, centers around a lawsuit that references a provision\u2062 of the 14th Amendment from the Civil War era. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eric-swalwell-to-testify-in-trump-14th-amendment-disqualification-case-in-colorado\/\" title=\"Eric Swalwell will testify in Trump's 14th Amendment disqualification case in Colorado.\">provision prohibits individuals<\/a> who swore an oath to uphold \u200cthe Constitution \u200dbut later &#8220;engaged\u2064 in insurrection&#8221;\u200b from holding higher office. Swalwell testified remotely, explaining how the mob of pro-Trump supporters \u2063who stormed the Capitol disrupted the peaceful \u200dtransfer of power, thereby implicating Trump&#8217;s eligibility to be on \u200dthe state&#8217;s 2024 presidential\u2062 election ballot.<\/p>\n<h3>Court Challenges \u200cto Keep Trump Off 2024\u2064 Election Ballots Begin \u2063in Two States<\/h3>\n<p>Swalwell,\u2062 who revealed that he was one of the last to leave the House floor during the riot, was asked about the sounds of the rioters outside the chamber. He described\u2064 it as &#8220;haunting,&#8221; emphasizing the\u2062 eerie atmosphere that surrounded him.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The chambers are mostly windowless,&#8221; Swalwell shared with the court, as reported by a Law &#038; Crime journalist. &#8220;So having just learned a bit on \u200dour phones about bombs around the building, knowing [the] mob had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eric-swalwell-testifies-over-haunting-capitol-riot-at-trial-to-yank-trump-from-colorado-ballot\/\" title=\"Eric Swalwell testified about the Capitol riot at the trial to remove Trump from the Colorado ballot.\">breached multiple perimeters<\/a> &#8230; the uncertainty of\u2062 what they wanted and what they\u200b would do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Martha Tierney,\u2064 an attorney representing the plaintiffs in the case, inquired whether Swalwell had been monitoring Trump&#8217;s Twitter posts throughout the day. \u200bSwalwell confirmed that he \u200chad, stating,\u2064 &#8220;We connected the president&#8217;s tweets to \u200cour own\u200d safety in the chamber and also the integrity of the proceedings taking\u200c place.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The plaintiffs in this lawsuit are six Republican voters\u200d from Colorado who argue that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump from holding\u200d office again.<\/p>\n<p>State Judge Sarah Wallace is presiding over the trial, which does not have\u200b a jury. The judge has\u200b outlined nine topics to\u2062 be examined, including the definitions of &#8220;engaged&#8221; and \u2062&#8221;insurrection&#8221; as used in the 14th \u200cAmendment, as well as whether Trump&#8217;s actions align with those definitions.<\/p>\n<p>Oral arguments for a similar lawsuit filed at the Michigan Supreme Court are\u200c scheduled to begin \u200bon Thursday.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What contrast did Swalwell draw between\u2064 peaceful \u200bprotests and the\u2062 events\u200c on January 6th?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Onstitution, which states that anyone who has &#8220;engaged\u2063 in\u200c insurrection or rebellion against the United States&#8221; is prohibited from holding office. Swalwell&#8217;s testimony became a crucial piece of evidence in the \u2064case, as he shared his firsthand experience \u200cof \u200dthe January 6th events.<\/p>\n<p>During his\u200d testimony, Swalwell described the events\u200d of that fateful day as &#8220;haunting.&#8221; He\u2062 recounted the fear and panic that consumed him as he heard the mob \u2062approaching the Capitol building. \u200dSwalwell described the chaos and violence that unfolded, emphasizing the sense \u200cof danger and urgency he felt.<\/p>\n<p>As a member of Congress,\u200c Swalwell is no stranger to political disagreements and protests. However, he emphasized the stark contrast between peaceful protests and the horrifying scene\u200c he witnessed on January 6th. He underscored the fact \u2064that this was not a typical protest; it was\u2064 an attack on our democracy, fueled\u200d by \u2064anger and misinformation.<\/p>\n<p>Swalwell also\u2063 spoke about the impact of the attack on both himself and \u200bhis colleagues. He recalled the emotional \u2063toll it took on him, as well as the physical dangers they faced. \u2062Swalwell highlighted the importance of holding those responsible for the attack accountable and ensuring that it \u2064never happens again.<\/p>\n<p>His testimony served as a powerful reminder of the need to address the root causes of the Capitol \u2063riot. Swalwell stressed the dangers of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-democrats-push-back-on-false-claims-from-media-about-desantis-response-to-building-collapse\/\" title=\"Florida Democrats Push Back On False Claims From Media About DeSantis Response To Building Collapse\">spreading false information<\/a> and the critical role of leadership in promoting unity and upholding democracy. He urged the court to consider the implications of allowing someone like Donald Trump, who he\u200c believes played a significant role in inciting the violence, to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/leonardo-dicaprio-joins-hollywood-elites-to-deliver-lesson-on-looming-climate-armageddon\/\" title=\"Leonardo DiCaprio Joins Hollywood Elites to Deliver Lesson on Looming Climate 'Armageddon'\">hold public office<\/a> again.<\/p>\n<p>The trial, though centered around Trump&#8217;s eligibility for the 2024 ballot, has broader implications. It speaks \u200bto the core \u200bvalues\u200b of democracy and the responsibility \u200dof our elected officials to uphold those values. Swalwell&#8217;s\u2064 testimony shed light on the severity of the attack \u200cand its long-lasting impact, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of public consciousness.<\/p>\n<p>As the trial continues, Swalwell&#8217;s testimony will \u2064likely become a focal point in the debate surrounding \u2062Trump&#8217;s candidacy in future elections. It serves as a solemn reminder of the consequences of unchecked rhetoric and the importance of holding individuals accountable for \u200dtheir actions.<\/p>\n<p>In his \u2062closing remarks, Swalwell called for a united effort \u200bto heal \u2063and move forward as a nation. He emphasized the strength and resilience of the American people, urging his fellow citizens to uphold the values that define our democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Swalwell&#8217;s testimony \u200cwas both powerful and emotional, leaving\u2062 a lasting impact. It serves as a stark reminder of the fragility\u2064 of our democracy and the responsibilities we all share in protecting it. As the trial continues, the nation watches with bated breath, hoping for justice, accountability, and ultimately,\u200b healing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) testified about his &#8220;haunting&#8221; Capitol riot experience as a witness in the Colorado trial determining if Trump can be on the state&#8217;s 2024 ballot. 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