Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

Amy Klobuchar Swiftly Shuts Down GOP Sen.'s Theory Capitol Rioters Were Simply 'Provocateurs'

Amy Klobuchar Swiftly Shuts Down GOP Sen.'s Theory Capitol Rioters Were Simply 'Provocateurs'
U.S. Senate

Nearly two months after it occurred, the insurrection at the US Capitol is still fresh on our and on Washington politicians' minds.

The riot nearly claimed the lives of several progressive politicians. Rioters also indicated they wanted to murder former Vice President Mike Pence and forced the evacuation of both chambers of Congress.


One Capitol police officer was killed by the mob of Trump supporters that included QAnon adherents and White supremacists. Two more officers took their own lives in the aftermath.

Four members of the MAGA mob died while storming the Capitol. Several million dollars worth of damage was done by the rioters.

The day was unsettling and traumatizing for even those not present. But already, the GOP is attempting to sow conspiracy theories to deflect blame around the event.

Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, took the mic during Senate hearings about the riot to insinuate the attackers during the insurrection were "provocateurs," downplaying the role of supporters of then President Donald Trump. He even called the atmosphere "festive," downplaying the seriousness of the incident.

However, Senator Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota, who was the chair of the hearing in which Johnson attempted to make his ludicrous claims, did not let him get away with his remarks so easily.

You can see the exchange here:

youtu.be

In her line of questioning to the FBI witness, Klobuchar made quick work of refuting Johnson's false claims.

"These people that were assaulting the Capitol in military gear and were pinning an officer between a door and were using bear spray on officers in the Capitol, would you title them provocateurs?" Klobuchar said to FBI Counterterrorism Division Director Jill Sanborn.

Sanborn replied that it would depend on evidence.





"Do you think there were some very serious violent people involved in the insurrection?" Klobuchar continued.

"100%" Sanborn said.

"And there were some officers that were injured and a lot of damage was done."






And for her final point:

[Klobuchar]"And would you describe the atmosphere as festive?" [Sanborn] "Absolutely not."






The GOP have continued to ignore the serious consequences of the events on January 6.

Only seven members of the GOP broke ranks to convict former President Donald Trump of inciting an armed insurrection.

Klobuchar continues to affirm the January 6 Capitol riot the result of a coordinated effort between White supremacist and other extremist groups, even though the GOP won't meet her on that assessment.

More from Trending

Sabre; Nancy Mace
@bottleneckloser/Instagram, Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Congressional Integrity Project

Trans Influencer Speaks Out After She's Randomly Targeted By Nancy Mace Online

A trans influencer fired back at MAGA Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina for mocking her about her trans identity on social media and subsequently making her vulnerable to attacks.

Sabre, whose Instagram handle is @bottleneckloser, posted a video stating that the lawmaker "bullied" her recently for being "hot on Twitter.”

Keep ReadingShow less
Elon Musk
Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

YouTube Becomes Unlikely Hero After Play Button Is Perfectly Placed Over Musk's Face

Call it kismet or divine intervention, but sometimes the fates align to inadvertently create something wonderful.

Or hilarious.

Keep ReadingShow less
Elon Musk and Jim Jordan
Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

GOP Account Hit With Blunt Reminder After Shaming Dems For Celebrating Tesla's Downfall

Minnesota Democratic Governor and former vice presidential candidate Tim Walz joined many Americans in a bit of schadenfreude regarding White House advisor Elon Musk’s recent reversal of fortune.

Musk, the self-described leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has seen protests against his actions on behalf of Republican President Donald Trump. Part of those protests include Tesla owners getting rid of their vehicles, buyers boycotting the brand, and stockholders dumping their shares.

Keep ReadingShow less
Rachel Zegler
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/GettyImages

Rachel Zegler Claims 'White Executives' Questioned Her Latina Heritage During 'West Side Story' Casting

Actor Rachel Zegler claimed that skeptical producers questioned her Latina heritage during the casting process for the 2021 West Side Story remake directed by Steven Spielberg.

In the remake of the classic 1961 film adaptation, Zegler starred opposite Ansel Elgort as the star-crossed lovers, Maria and Tony.

Keep ReadingShow less
Donald Trump
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Trump Hilariously Melts Down Over Awful Portrait Of Him Hanging In CO State Capitol—And People Can't Stop Trolling Him

People can't help but troll President Donald Trump after he complained about a truly awful portrait of him hanging in the Colorado State Capitol building.

On Sunday night, Trump lashed out against Colorado Governor Jared Polis for hanging what he called a "purposefully distorted" portrait of him in the Colorado State Capitol building.

Keep ReadingShow less