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2/18.22
A text message sent days before the attack on the Capitol is raising new questions about what members of Congress on Capitol Hill knew about how January 6 would play out before it occurred. The Washington Post obtained a message sent to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows with a dire warning for the president. “If POTUS allows this to occur… we’re driving a stake in the heart of the federal republic,” read the text, described by The Post as having been sent by a member of the House Freedom Caucus, a far-right group of Republicans, who had “knowledge of the president’s planning for that day”. The newspaper cited a staff member for the select committee for the characterisation of the lawmaker. It wasn’t clear what the lawmaker was referring to, but news of its existence comes as the House committee investigating January 6 has taken an interest in both lawmakers who helped or encouraged the effort to overturn the election, as well as organisers of two “Stop the Steal”-themed rallies in DC that day which were credited with drawing thousands of Trump supporters to the city.
The Washington Post’s Carol Leonnig, who covered the 45th president in his final year in office including his 2020 campaign for president in her book I Alone Can Fix It with fellow Post writer Philip Rucker, described the message as “chilling” in an interview with Chris Jansing on MSNBC on Wednesday. “What exactly did that Freedom Caucus member mean by ‘this’?” asked Ms Leonnig. “[W]hat else could the ‘this’ be?” she asked. “How grim and chilling a piece of information is this, if this lawmaker knew something Donald Trump was plotting beyond what we all know now?” Among those who texted Mr Meadows in horror during the riot included everyone ranging from Republican members of Congress to prominent Trump allies on Fox News and even Mr Trump’s own son, Donald Jr.
‘Chilling’ text sent by pro-Trump Republican before Capitol riot suggests knowledge of what was to unfold
Former GOP Congressional "Freedom Causus" leader and Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows knows far more than he is willing to share.
Meadows is currently fighting a subpeona to testify before the House 1/6 Committee. What is Meadows hiding? His complicity in the Insurrection, or something even more troubling?
‘Chilling’ text sent by pro-Trump Republican before Capitol riot suggests knowledge of what was to unfold
Former GOP Congressional "Freedom Causus" leader and Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows knows far more than he is willing to share.
Meadows is currently fighting a subpeona to testify before the House 1/6 Committee. What is Meadows hiding? His complicity in the Insurrection, or something even more troubling?
Is there anything these people can do that the anti Americans will not run to defend?I'm not convinced what "chills" Philip Rucker should necessarily worry the rest of us - particularly given he doesn't know what the lawmaker was referring to.
Defend what? What exactly do you know about the text that you are so ready to condemn ANYONE for ANY reason you think is defending it (whatever "it" is)?Is there anything these people can do that the anti Americans will not run to defend?
Wow.Defend what? What exactly do you know about the text that you are so ready to condemn ANYONE for ANY reason you think is defending it (whatever "it" is)?
Frankly - that attitude is more chilling than anything - and far more concrete a message against the heart of the federal republic than some text of which we only have hearsay knowledge.
What's that supposed to mean? Because I don't pay attention to hearsay I'm not a patriot?Wow.
Republicans used to be patriots.
The more you defend Trumpism, and make excuses for insurrectionists the less patriotic you prove yourself to be.What's that supposed to mean? Because I don't pay attention to hearsay I'm not a patriot?
But I'm assuming you agree it's something that needs to be investigatedDefend what? What exactly do you know about the text that you are so ready to condemn ANYONE for ANY reason you think is defending it (whatever "it" is)?
Frankly - that attitude is more chilling than anything - and far more concrete a message against the heart of the federal republic than some text of which we only have hearsay knowledge.
What part of "we're driving a stake in the heart of the Federal republic" do you think is the good part? Which part do you think we ought not be concerned about? Does the fact that it was sent by a member of Congress make it OK?Defend what? What exactly do you know about the text that you are so ready to condemn ANYONE for ANY reason you think is defending it (whatever "it" is)?
Frankly - that attitude is more chilling than anything - and far more concrete a message against the heart of the federal republic than some text of which we only have hearsay knowledge.
Sounds like a non-story for now, or at least nothing new. Since it was "sent days before the attack" it could easily have beenAn obvious question. What is the 'this?'
Was the text in response to something said in another text?
So you're simply assuming that this "hearsay" has no basis in fact? Until someone in Congress jumps up and says "It was me! I sent it! Go team!" you don't have any concerns? You're cool with we're driving a stake in the heart of the Federal republic?What's that supposed to mean? Because I don't pay attention to hearsay I'm not a patriot?
Wow.Sounds like a non-story for now, or at least nothing new. Since it was "sent days before the attack" it could easily have been
Meadows: "Looks like Raffensperger is going to stand by the count of Georgia's fraudulent ballots without our independent confirmation."
Anon.: "If POTUS allows this to occur… we’re driving a stake in the heart of the federal republic"
Or
Meadows: "Looks like Pence won't man up and delay certification 'til we can confirm the integrity of the results."
Anon.: "If POTUS allows this to occur… we’re driving a stake in the heart of the federal republic"
Or my favourite speculation
Meadows: "We're holding the dinner in DC on the 4th, but Melania wants some real quality corn-fed Iowa beef if you can bring some!"
Anon.: "If POTUS allows this to occur… we’re driving a stake [sic] in the heart of the federal republic"
Lawmakers can make typos too, people!
How is this "chilling" and what is the context of the previous messages?‘Chilling’ text sent by pro-Trump Republican before Capitol riot suggests knowledge of what was to unfold
Former GOP Congressional "Freedom Causus" leader and Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows knows far more than he is willing to share.
Meadows is currently fighting a subpeona to testify before the House 1/6 Committee. What is Meadows hiding? His complicity in the Insurrection, or something even more troubling?
What if the text he was responding to said "the pen is mightier than the sword. Let's write a letter!!"So you're simply assuming that this "hearsay" has no basis in fact? Until someone in Congress jumps up and says "It was me! I sent it! Go team!" you don't have any concerns? You're cool with we're driving a stake in the heart of the Federal republic?
Now, I know this next part is going to be tough for you, but give it a try. Imagine - just imagine for a moment - that the Post actually got it right. That a GOP member of Congress was so distraught about what they anticipated going down on 1/6, that they actually frantically texted the White House Chief of Staff to voice their concerns. Does that bother you in the least?
What part is the bad part? Are they taking an actual stake and plunging it into... what? The building? People?What part of "we're driving a stake in the heart of the Federal republic" do you think is the good part? Which part do you think we ought not be concerned about? Does the fact that it was sent by a member of Congress make it OK?
Do you feel that the more that you insult Republicans the more Patriotic you are?The more you defend Trumpism, and make excuses for insurrectionists the less patriotic you prove yourself to be.
It's not an insult it's a fact.Do you feel that the more that you insult Republicans the more Patriotic you are?
You just have to read between the lines.Is there a link to the source for this? Was this the full text?
Was there a previous text to which this was a response?
Context of any kind?
From your link:
"It wasn’t clear what the lawmaker was referring to,"
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