Jan. 6 committee outlines the lengths Trump went to promote ‘the big lie’



Former President Donald Trump’s false claim was intended to increase mistrust in the electoral process, the committee says.

Original source (ABC/Youtube)

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  1. There are about 3 large concepts at play that enable this reality to exist. 1. There's an unwritten high expectation of presidential behavior. We, simply, do NOT expect presidents to behave in the way Trump has because there was a level of class, tact, and intelligence embodied by presidents in the past.That's part of the reason we're woefully underprepared to hold Trump accountable for his behavior. Furthermore, social media and cameras are perpetually on. To admit to the WORLD that we voted for a reality tv star who completely took the country for a ride based on personal gain would be detrimental to our perception and place among world powers. So we make up lies to uphold the perception among world powers. Trump functioned completely separately in his personal behaviors and goals as president. Because he CHOSE to run as a Republican, he espoused Conservative viewpoints. The truth is, it would be incredibly difficult for Trump to succinctly AND comprehensively summarize even ONE bill that he signed while he was in office. If for no other reason, it is based on his singular focus on amassing personal power and money without a shred of interest or knowledge in/of politics. 2. We're socialized to trust our government, government officials, and especially the president. Believing that a president or government official on the federal level would be motivated to dupe, lie to, or directly take advantage of people for personal gain is a hard pill to swallow. 3. Race , gender and wealth. This is the gift that keeps on giving in this country. A BIG part of the reason there's been no accountability for Trump (yet) is because he's a rich, White, male. We don't typically vilify people with the combination of those identities. Accountability in this country is, more so, for poor people. Trump and the Republican party tapped into an age old tactic – fear. Specifically, the reality that this country was built for the comfort of White people and foreigners as well as non-White people are coming here to "steal" that away from White Americans. That's something very difficult to admit publicly because…well…it's racist…but it's something that's always playing out – especially in politics. The other piece of this is the fault of our 2 party system. The "system" runs regardless of who the president is. Chris Rock recently said a joke that basically said, "There are limo, cab, and Uber drivers across the country who are successfully delivering babies in their vehicles, as they desperately try to get the pregnant women to the hospital through traffic. That's because the human body is doing all of the work. In that way, the drivers only needed to keep the women calm, encourage them to push, and the body would do the rest. It's when something goes wrong that an expert is needed. The US Government works similarly. Anyone in this room can be president. If they represent one party, those policies will be written with one slant – larger government programs (Democrats) or less government involvement (Republicans). Congress generally manages those things and the systems are in place regardless of who the 'figure head' is at the top. There are even people who write their speeches. However, if something goes wrong, we'll need expertise at the top." Eventually, this reality is going to bite us in the ass. Politicians simply say what they think the voters want to hear in order to stay in power. But they don't believe in half of what they espouse. Neither do they deliver on what they promise. A lot of it is a game that those of us on the bottom play to lose. But trust me, if Obama did half of what Trump did, he would have been escorted out of the White House in handcuffs! Wait…Obama wouldn't have even been chosen to represent the Republican Party if he had 5 children by 3 different wives. We have a different standard for non-White men. Let's be honest for ONCE in this country.

  2. Another SCAM HOAX attacking the greatest ever! TRUMP 2024

  3. The democrats and crooked media is the big lie!!

  4. The clown show committee, lol. Umm an echo chamber of old imbeciles who despise trump are referring him for prosecution, wow shocking. Hilarious. We something tells me the DOJ isn't that stupid considering how stupid and corrupt they have been. So let's just say TRUMP 2024, all these are doing is making Trump only stronger. Abusing your power and the law to try to stop from running is not going to fly . My advise to you clowns is get a shrink, take ur meds and cope, Trump will be president 2024 , using mass mail ballots to try to cheat not going to work this time.

  5. All of the members of this "committee" more like flock of morons, are the true LIARS! and are themselves guilty of everything they accuse Trump of.

  6. Pls get the name of the President right ~ President Jared Trump number 45 from 2016 to 2020 *😈🤟

  7. Listen to constitutional attorney and former professor Alan Dershowitz explain that this committee is no more than political theatre and grossly unconstitutional. He explains in detail how it violates three clauses of the constitution. As Americans we can not tolerate such corrupt behavior in government. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3z6Rnzvn1c

  8. love her!!! fat child man will be in prison soon for 30 years!!!!

  9. The FBI paid Twitter 3.5 million in tax payers money to silence conservatives and interfere in an election. Crazy times.

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  11. You people perpetrated , and are living the BIG LIE.

  12. This harridan here looks like an exhumed corpse

  13. any one that is them … " now a Terrorist " ?

  14. um i would like to know some things (1) way are there only democratic party members on the board ? (2) why will thy no allow any evidence ? (3) why where thy picked by hand from nancy ? (4) why did nansy hate trump before he even was in office ? (5) why will thy not allow any one but democratic party members into the court ? (6) why do thy say any one that is not with them is the enemy and a Terrorist ? (7) why is the democratic party acting like the C.C.P. of china ?

  15. Pigs still are allowed to wear Lipstick?

  16. Socialist at their best,lol.

  17. BULLSHIT ALERT!BULLSHIT ALERT!!!!

  18. Another nothing burger. This committee should pay back the dollars wasted

  19. Calling the 2020 voter fraud the Big Lie is a big lie.

  20. These people are liars, thieves, corrupt all while holding a straight face. They lie so much they are starting to believe their own lies. So pathetic.

  21. The only lie is the fucking demonazis, you stupid sons a bitches all need to be herded out in the country and have your fucking brains blown out, we the ppl are tired of all the lies that retard you ppl put in office and it would serve the Nazis right to be blown away

  22. This is bullshit no evidence at all but we have current evidence right now that our current president Biden is corrupt and is known as the “Big guy” in china. GO TRUMP 2024

  23. How many didn’t watch the video ..just came for comments? 😂 what a joke this ‘committee’ is!! Only members allowed were impeach trump members. Imagine that 😵‍💫🙄

  24. Thank goodness it's over,but I never watch it in the first place. They need to do job that the people put them there in the first place. Stop letting other people do your voting in the house, its your responsibility not the speaker of the house.

  25. The “big lie” is joe Brandon getting 81 million legit votes.

  26. This is why we need to remove women from government positions

  27. Just wondering how come y’all never try to find out about the crackhead Biden, Junior and his dealings with China and his crooked father knowing all about it? How come ABC, CBS, NBC and all the rest of those scumbag channels or should I say State TV talk about it? THAT’S the big lie.

  28. Hey ABC . Great job catching a live Bat on camera.. too bad she was swimming in the swamp..

  29. Blaa blaa bla arrest Pelosi,A.O.C. for encouraging rioting and destroying government property when they support ANTIFA and BLM!!!!!

  30. Thank you to the J6 committee for a job well done. The DOJ must now step up to the plate and indict the law breakers across the board. NO MAN IS ABOVE THE LAW. We Americans want accountability