ICYMI: Michael Fanone says Matt Gaetz’s efforts to clear Trump of committing insurrection are part of his ‘endless ass-kissing campaign’

“Fanone said he was certain that electoral-related violence would return, saying it ‘never stopped after January 6th.’”

BUSINESS INSIDER, Madison Hall, February 2, 2024 

As Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz continues to circulate a drafted resolution saying former President Donald Trump didn’t “engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or give aid or comfort to the enemies thereof,” retired DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone isn’t surprised. …

In late January, the Daily Mail reported Gaetz’s office had begun sending emails of the resolution to members of the House who’ve endorsed Trump’s reelection campaign. It noted that 27 Republican members had already signed on as co-sponsors.

A week later, on Wednesday, The New Republic reported that Gaetz had stepped up his co-sponsor recruitment effort, handing out physical copies of the resolution at the Capitol to various members. Gaetz has yet to file the resolution, but Politico reported that same day it would likely be coming soon. …

“I don’t know how circulating a letter signed by a bunch of Republicans has any bearing on reality or would be seen as some type of contradictory evidence as to what we all saw unfold on January 6th and what we’ve all learned from Republicans…”

Fanone said he was certain that electoral-related violence would return, saying it “never stopped after January 6th.” …

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