“Jan. 6th was a test of American democracy, but the fair trials of those responsible will further demonstrate this nation’s commitment to the rule of law and hold accountable those who attempted to undermine it,' U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson said.
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today August 2, 2023 U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson of Bolton, who chaired a special committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and the attempt to overturn the 2020 election results, said the criminal indictment Tuesday of former President Donald Trump is an important step in preserving America’s democracy.
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