"Mike Johnson's Release of Jan. 6 Video Footage Sparks Controversy and Calls for Investigation"
Former GOP congresswoman Liz Cheney reacts to House Speaker Mike Johnson's announcement that thousands of hours of security footage from the January 6 Capitol riot will be released. Cheney, a prominent critic of former President Donald Trump, shared a clip of previously available footage showing rioters engaging aggressively with Capitol security. Johnson's decision to release the complete archive of footage has been supported by Trump supporters who claim it will confirm their narrative that the riot was a "normal tourist visit." Cheney has clashed with Johnson over his comments about Trump's false claims of widespread voter fraud. Trump has been indicted on four counts related to the insurrection and maintains his innocence.
- Liz Cheney Reacts After Mike Johnson Announces Jan. 6 Video Release Newsweek
- Speaker Johnson says he will release all non-sensitive January 6 footage in move to please far right CNN
- GOP senator says House Jan. 6 panel should be probed after released of tapes The Hill
- Capitol Riot Defenders Trolled With Video of 'Peaceful' 9/11 Hijackers Newsweek
- Mike Johnson plans to release 44,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage The Associated Press
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