Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 22, 2022
There can be no doubt that that work are coordinated multi-step effort to overturn an election overseeing and directed by Donald Trump. There could be no doubt that he commanded a mob, a mob he knew was heavily armed, violent, and angry, to march on the capitol to try to stop the peaceful transfer of power.
Said by
Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Thompson asserts that Trump's actions were a coordinated effort to overturn the election.

Share

More from Bennie Thompson

Jun 3, 2024

I take this subcommittee's oversight duties very seriously. As we continue to see evidence of climate change, it is important for this subcommittee to focus on our Nation's preparedness for disasters.

congress.gov
Jun 21, 2025

If ICE has nothing to hide, DHS must make its facilities available.

motherjones.com
May 22, 2024

First of all, I am one of those Members who represent a significant agricultural district which actually has its economy based on agriculture. I also represent the district that former Congressman Jamie Whitten represented. Ultimately, he…

govinfo.gov
Mar 6, 2025

Attempting to negate [TSA workers'] legally binding collective bargaining agreement now makes zero sense – it will only reduce morale and hamper the workforce.

cbsnews.com

Other voices in this conversation