January 6 committee opening is crucial chance to correct Trump's lies
CNN
The tasks before the Democratic-led House Select Committee examining the January 6 insurrection that opens on Tuesday, after bitter partisan feuding over its make-up, could hardly be more critical.
Not only is it probing one of the darkest episodes in America's story, but -- in examining the incitement and assaults on democracy on that terrible day -- it will serve as a real-time counterpoint as pro-Donald Trump Republicans whitewash history to excuse their demagogic leader. When police officers on Tuesday testify on the committee's opening day about how they were abused and attacked by Trump's supporters, they will directly refute the ex-President's claim about a "loving" crowd of his MAGA-hatted supporters.More Related News