There is only one narrative about Jan. 6 that history will accept: the evidence meticulously gathered and presented by the House select committee. In some ways, pressing the case against former president Donald Trump is not hard, because he confirms its general outlines. He still seems to believe then-Vice President Mike Pence was a weak-kneed traitor for refusing to overturn the constitutional order. Another comparison was obvious throughout the committee hearing: Trump and Pence. This was followed by an abject and humiliating apology visit with Trump, McCarthy’s opposition to the Jan. 6 committee and his refusal to comply with a committee subpoena.

Source: Washington Post June 11, 2022 05:07 UTC