Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) disagreed with Trump's description of the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters at the Capitol, expressing his faith in the U.S. judicial system.
He expressed disbelief in them being hostages and emphasized his confidence in the judiciary, noting that some cases and legal foundations have been overturned, as conveyed to co-host Martha Raddatz on ABC’s “This Week.”
He added that it is an ongoing legal process, acknowledging the president's strong personal opinions on the matter.
Trump suggested last week that he would prioritize releasing the imprisoned Jan. 6 rioters, whom he referred to as “hostages.” He has shown sympathy for those charged in connection with the attacks on the Capitol and has previously regarded them as such. He expressed sympathy for those charged in relation to the Capitol attacks and has previously described them in this manner. “hostages’ He wrote on Truth Social last week: “My first acts as your next President will be to Close the Border, DRILL, BABY, DRILL, and Free the January 6 Hostages being wrongfully imprisoned!”
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He also for Jan. 6 defendants last year. While not categorizing the defendants as hostages, Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, clarified that Trump didn't call for the Capitol attack.
He noted that Trump did not call for the storming of the Capitol and highlighted questions raised about the prosecution of some cases and the individuals involved, including overturned cases.
He added that Donald Trump would be expected to have strong emotional sentiments about those incarcerated and imprisoned over these matters.
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the Justice Department , more than 1,358 defendants have been charged in nearly every state in connection to the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol. Approximately 497 have been sentenced to periods of incarceration, according to the Justice Department.Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) said he disagreed with former President Trump’s characterization of the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters at the Capitol, saying that he believes in the U.S. judicial system. I don’t believe they’re hostages. I believe in our judicial system, and I believe, though, Martha, as you’ve seen because you reported them, some of…
