Saturday 30th January 2021
Cooperation with the US Congress
"Horns man" wants to testify against Trump
The "shaman" Jacob Chansley became a symbol of the rampaging mob after the violent assault on the Capitol. He, of all people, now wants to testify against Donald Trump before the US Congress. Because contrary to his expectations, the ex-president did not pardon him.
The right-wing extremist activist and Capitol striker Jacob Chansley, known as the "Horn Man", is apparently planning a testimony against Donald Trump. This is reported by several US media citing his lawyer Albert Watkins. In the ongoing impeachment proceedings against the former US president, he is therefore working with Congress.
Chansley's lawyers said their mandate felt betrayed by Trump. According to "Merkur", he was hoping for a pardon for the rioters in the former president's last days in office. Because of this disappointment, he's probably switching sides. However, Chansley did not show any remorse for his actions.
How much to blame is Trump?
In the recent impeachment proceedings, Trump is accused of inciting the demonstrators to their actions. Impeachment would mean that Trump would no longer be able to be re-elected if he ran again in a US presidential election.
The majority of the Republican senators oppose the process. Since Trump is no longer in office, the process is inconsistent with the constitution. The Democrats have a slim majority in parliament, but two-thirds of the votes are necessary for impeachment. The statement of Chansley could influence the position of the Republicans, writes the "Merkur" on.
The January 6th storm of the Capitol caused horror worldwide. A horde of Trump supporters forced their way into the US parliament, killing five people. Due to his appearance, Chansley, who also calls himself Jake Angeli, gained increased notoriety. Among other things, his fur hat adorned with horns and the painted face earned him nicknames such as "QAnon Shaman".
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