'It's clear from the committee's work that Trump and his allies will go to illegal and violent lengths to seek power.'
"Over eight hearings, the January 6th Committee has provided undeniable proof that former President Trump and his allies planned, promoted, and paid for a criminal conspiracy to overturn the will of voters," said Sean Eldridge, founder and president of Stand Up America."Tonight, we heard how members of the Secret Service were saying goodbye to their families as Trump egged on the violent, armed mob on January 6th. That should be chilling to every American.
"The threat to our democracy is not in the rearview mirror," Eldridge added."More than 100 election-denying candidates are seeking office this year, including key election administration roles from county clerk to secretary of state. It's clear from the committee's work that Trump and his allies will go to illegal and violent lengths to seek power. They must be held accountable in the court of law—and we must hold them accountable at the ballot box.
Following Thursday's proceedings, the Not Above the Law Coalition projected the word"Prosecute" onto a building next to Trump Tower in New York City, underscoring its demand that Attorney General Merrick Garland bring criminal charges against the former president and likely 2024 contender. "Trump did what he did—and refused for hours to stop the violence—because it was part of a determined, months-long plan to carry out a coup,""This was a crime against America," Weissman added."It must be prosecuted."
The House panel announced Thursday that it will be holding more hearings in September as it continues its investigation into the origins of the January 6, 2021 attack and the president's role in sparking the violence.