A group of over 65 Republican lawmakers, including original co-sponsor Rep. Gary Palmer, have introduced a resolution led by Rep. Matt Gaetz and supported by Rep. Elise Stefanik to counter claims that former President Donald Trump engaged in insurrection, particularly in relation to the events of January 6th. The resolution aims to push back on what they describe as Democrats' attempts to weaponize the Constitution against Trump and to prevent him from being unfairly removed from future ballots. The sponsors, which also include Rep. Andy Biggs, Rep. Mike Collins, and Rep. Keith Self, argue that the allegations of insurrection are part of a 'witch hunt' that started since Trump defeated Hillary Clinton. They emphasize letting the American people decide the next president through the democratic process.
I am proud to join 65 colleagues in introducing a resolution affirming President Trump did not engage in an insurrection. We shouldn't allow the Left to remove Trump from our ballots and instead let the AMERICAN people decide who the next President of the United States is. https://t.co/YCHRk4tgTL
Democrats and the mainstream media continue to spew outlandish, fanciful claims that President Trump incited an insurrection. He did not. I thank @RepMattGaetz and @RepStefanik for leading the charge in protecting President Trump and our constitutional republic. https://t.co/WST45KpeGs
President Trump 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 engage in insurrection. It's been a witch hunt since the day he defeated Hillary Clinton. Very proud to join @RepMattGaetz, @RepStefanik, and more than 60 of my @HouseGOP colleagues today. Thank you, Matt, for leading on this effort. https://t.co/ooYRwaD39O
President Trump is not an insurrectionist. But the crazies on the Left—supported by their accomplices in the media—are trying to remove him from our ballots. I applaud @RepMattGaetz and @RepStefanik's resolution to protect President Trump and our constitutional republic. https://t.co/9ntm68b83R
Extreme Democrats have weaponized the word 'insurrection' in attempt to smear President Trump and block him from the 2024 ballot. It’s despicable! Let's stick to facts: President Trump never engaged in insurrection. I’m proud to stand with @RepMattGaetz and Chairwoman…
President Trump loves this country and loves our men and women in law enforcement. I was proud to stand with my colleagues as we spoke in support of @RepMattGaetz resolution stating that President Trump didn't engage in insurrection on January 6th. https://t.co/NjKZt8UldE
Rep. Elise Stefanik claims that it is Biden, not Trump, who is the threat to democracy as she attempts to whitewash Jan. 6: “It is Joe Biden and Democrats who are openly attacking democracy...Trump did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States.” https://t.co/PQHTipO64b
"President Donald Trump did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States. That is a fact. Rogue Democrat operatives are attempting to use this lie to illegally take President Trump off the ballot." So true! Thank you @EliseStefanik! https://t.co/yROdL5SC7g
Proud to be an original co-sponsor of this important legislation by @RepMattGaetz. It will set the record straight and push back on the Democrats' attempt to weaponize the Constitution against Donald Trump. https://t.co/Wv5QHJ8Nsz