Bennie Thompson actually said...

"American carnage, that is Donald Trump's true legacy."

"Although that turn of phrase explained little about our country before he took office, it turned out to be an excellent prophecy of what his rage would come to visit on our people."

"If downfall ever comes to America, we ourselves would be its 'author and finisher.'"

"His desire to overthrow the people's election and seize the Presidency... nearly toppled the constitutional order."