Jeffries taps top Trump resisters Swalwell, Crockett and Moskowitz for new Jan. 6 panel
Summary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appointed Rep. Eric Swalwell and others to a new subcommittee on the events of January 6. The subcommittee, led by Republicans, aims to reassess past investigations into the incident. This move indicates continued debate between parties over the handling of January 6 findings.Key Facts
- Hakeem Jeffries named Rep. Eric Swalwell as the top Democrat on the new January 6 subcommittee.
- Jeffries also selected Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Jared Moskowitz, both known for opposing Trump, for the subcommittee.
- The panel, formed by Republicans, is a part of the House Judiciary Committee.
- It will be led by Rep. Barry Loudermilk, who looked into January 6 in a past role.
- Democrats express concern about revisiting conclusions made by the earlier January 6 committee.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson ultimately decides on panel members.
- The subcommittee's establishment continues the political debates surrounding January 6.
- Jamie Raskin will participate in the subcommittee as an ex officio member.
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