I was in the House gallery when Trump’s incited mob stormed the Capitol. 🧵 1/5
I remember consoling my friend and colleague who had just spoken to her family. I remember telling my fellow members to take off their pins so we couldn’t be identified. My Ranger training kicked in and I remember gripping my pen to use as a weapon if necessary. 2/5
Trump’s third indictment marks another somber and serious day. In America, nobody is above the law, including a former President, and all are entitled to due process under the law. As Republicans and Democrats, we can take heart in knowing justice benefits us all. 3/5
We can’t grow numb to that day. We can’t grow numb to what it meant for our democracy. We can’t look away just because we don’t like what we see. 4/5
As Americans, Republicans and Democrats alike, we have a responsibility to look hard at what happened on January 6 and work to ensure it never happens again. 5/5
@RepJasonCrow @PaulRieckhoff I remember that day and I was terrified for all of you, and I saw who those attackers were, hateful and angry. how they attacked our police how they screamed for Mike Pence‘s head. They deserved all the natural consequences they got and are getting and so does Trump!!