Bennie Thompson actually said...
Dr. Eastman and President Trump launched a campaign to overturn a democratic election, an action unprecedented in American history. Their campaign was not confined to the ivory tower. It was a coup in search of a legal theory. The plan spurred a violent attack on the seat of our nation`s government, led to the death of several law enforcement officers and deepened public distrust in our political process. More than a year after the attack on our Capitol, the public is still searching for accountability.
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Thompson describes the actions taken by Trump and Eastman to overturn the election and the resulting consequences for democracy.
03/27/2022