Zoe Lofgren: “The big lie was also a big rip off.”

I want to start off by recognizing that the felony convictions of a former President represent a first for our country and that is solemn. I don't celebrate these convictions.

Now, some of my colleagues say the Department of Justice, a Federal agency that is part of the Biden Administration, somehow directed the Manhattan District Attorney to indict Mr. Trump in a New York State case.

I oppose the Kim resolution. Now, had it just condemned violence and thanked the National Guard and the Marines, who did not ask for this assignment, I think we would all be on board. Instead, the resolution really is engaging in partisan…

Now, Ambassador Eisen, can you please talk about these increased threats to public officials as well as distrust in the system, how harmful both of those could be to our country's independent judiciary and really our democracy?