By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-jan-6-violence-was-no-accident-but-part-of-trumps-last-stand-rep-thompson-says Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Jan. 6 violence was ‘no accident,’ but part of ‘Trump’s last stand,’ Rep. Thompson says Politics Jun 9, 2022 10:11 PM EDT The chairman of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 election opened Thursday’s prime-time hearing declaring the attack an “attempted coup” that put “two and half centuries of constitutional democracy at risk.” Watch Thompson’s remarks in the player above. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said “the world is watching” the U.S. response to the panel’s yearlong investigation into the Capitol riot and the defeated president’s extraordinary effort to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s election victory. WATCH LIVE: Jan. 6 committee hearings – Day 1 He called it a “brazen attempt” to overturn the election. “Democracy remains in danger,” Thompson said. “We must confront the truth with candor, resolve and determination.” READ MORE: Your guide to key players at the Jan. 6 hearings The committee was presenting never-before-seen video and a mass of other evidence, aiming to show the “harrowing story” of the deadly violence that day and also a chilling backstory as Trump, the defeated president, tried to overturn Biden’s election victory. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
The chairman of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 election opened Thursday’s prime-time hearing declaring the attack an “attempted coup” that put “two and half centuries of constitutional democracy at risk.” Watch Thompson’s remarks in the player above. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said “the world is watching” the U.S. response to the panel’s yearlong investigation into the Capitol riot and the defeated president’s extraordinary effort to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s election victory. WATCH LIVE: Jan. 6 committee hearings – Day 1 He called it a “brazen attempt” to overturn the election. “Democracy remains in danger,” Thompson said. “We must confront the truth with candor, resolve and determination.” READ MORE: Your guide to key players at the Jan. 6 hearings The committee was presenting never-before-seen video and a mass of other evidence, aiming to show the “harrowing story” of the deadly violence that day and also a chilling backstory as Trump, the defeated president, tried to overturn Biden’s election victory. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now