January 6 Committee & Donald Trump

As observed here last week, the bipartisan unity studiously projected by the January 6 committee’s seven Democrats and two Republicans quickly breaks down when the subject strays from whether Donald Trump is contemptible and condemnable (unanimous, emphatic yes) to questions of what to do about it.

So it was again Monday night, when a mini tempest broke out on Twitter over whether the committee would make a “criminal referral” to the Justice Department, alleging that former president Donald Trump is guilty of federal crimes.

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Andrew C. McCarthy

Andrew C. McCarthy is a senior fellow at National Review Institute, an NR contributing editor, and author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency.

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As observed here last week, the bipartisan unity studiously projected by the January 6 committee’s seven Democrats and two Republicans quickly breaks down when the subject strays from whether Donald Trump is contemptible and condemnable (unanimous, emphatic yes) to questions of what to do about it.

So it was again Monday night, when a mini tempest broke out on Twitter over whether the committee would make a “criminal referral” to the Justice Department, alleging that former president Donald Trump is guilty of federal crimes.

About the Author

Andrew C. McCarthy

Andrew C. McCarthy is a senior fellow at National Review Institute, an NR contributing editor, and author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency.