Revisiting January 6th: The Truth in Motion (Videos Of Pardoned Criminals)

Uncovering the Lies, Confronting the Violence, and Standing Firm for Democracy

(I’m including video of attacks by pardoned criminals in the body of the story. Keep reading)

When I joined the January 6th Committee, I knew I would face blowback from many within my own party. The Republican Party had already become unrecognizable to me, warped by conspiracy theories, blind loyalty to one man, and a willingness to sacrifice truth for political survival. But I never imagined the extent to which some members of Congress would twist reality in their desperate attempt to rewrite history.

Now, we hear calls from House Republicans to conduct a second investigation—this time targeting the January 6th Committee itself. Their goal isn’t to uncover new truths. It’s to discredit the painstaking work we did, erase the damning evidence we uncovered, shield those complicit in the attack on our democracy, and run interference for Trump who pardoned the violent criminals who attacked police. Let me be clear: if they want to open that Pandora’s box, I’ll be the first one through the door. I’m happy to make a mockery of their sham investigation and expose their lies for what they are.

Do they really want to relitigate January 6th? Fine. Let’s relive the day when armed rioters, incited by a sitting president, stormed the United States Capitol. Let’s review the videos of windows being shattered, officers being assaulted, and gallows erected on the Capitol grounds. Let’s hear, once again, the chants of “Hang Mike Pence” and the screams of police officers under attack. If they think they can spin this into a story of "patriots" defending democracy, I’ll gladly bring receipts to prove otherwise.

I’ll remind the American people of the testimony we heard: from law enforcement officers who suffered gruesome injuries, from election officials who endured death threats, and from Trump loyalists who admitted under oath that they were pressured to overturn the results of a free and fair election. These are not partisan fabrications; they are undeniable facts.

Let’s also revisit the 187 minutes that Donald Trump sat watching the television, in glee, as the violence was committed. Let’s remember how people like Kevin McCarthy called him, only to be told that they must be better supporters than Kevin.

The truth is that this second “investigation” isn’t about transparency or justice. It’s about intimidation and whitewashing. It’s about punishing those who dared to hold the powerful accountable and warning others not to step out of line. Well, I refuse to be intimidated. And I know I’m not alone.

I’d be happy to replay these images. In fact, let’s do it now.

Here is pardoned J6 criminal Thomas Webster attacking officers and removing a baracade:

In this video, rioters, including pardoned Jack Wade Whitton and Jeffery Sabol attack officers:

Here are insurrectionists, including pardoned criminal Albuquerque Cosper Head, attack officers holding the west front of the Capitol:

An attack on police officers already laying on the ground:

Yet another attack, including from Pardoned criminal Michael Steven Perkins, who can be seen at :15 hitting an officer with a flag pole:

Pardoned criminal Rockne Gerard Earles attacking another officer:

More assaults on Cops:

Breach and advance on Capitol steps, using violence and chemical spray. Included is pardoned member of the proud boys Charles Donohoe:

Pardoned Criminal Ronald Colton McAbee attacks police:

Kyle Fitzsimons, of course also pardoned, attacking police holding the west front door:

Do you want to revisit this? Ok, bring it on. (This is just a small sampling of many more such clips)

As Americans, we cannot allow this kind of gaslighting to succeed. We cannot let political cowardice and propaganda bury the truth. The events of January 6th were a direct assault on the foundation of our democracy. We came perilously close to losing it all, not just because of the mob that stormed the Capitol, but because of those in power who enabled them.

This is not a partisan issue; it’s an American one. Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, the stakes are the same. If we allow the truth to be distorted, if we allow accountability to be avoided, and if we allow fear to silence us, then we have already surrendered to the very forces that sought to overturn our democracy.

So, I’m calling on you—the American people—to stand up. Speak out. Demand accountability from your leaders. Do not be intimidated by threats or lies. Our democracy is only as strong as our willingness to defend it. January 6th was a wake-up call, but the fight for our future is far from over. Let’s make sure history remembers us as the generation that stood firm in the face of intimidation and preserved the truth for generations to come. I still have lots of fight left, and I know you do too.