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Trump writes angry letter to Rep. Bennie Thompson
Trump writes angry letter to Rep. Bennie Thompson after being subpoenaed
Just hours after Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson's Jan. 6 Committee voted to subpoena former President Donald Trump, Trump wrote a ranting letter addressed to Thompson that questioned the work and claims of the House select committee.
The committee, empaneled in 2021 and chaired by Thompson, has been investigating the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, and has argued that Trump is responsible for inspiring a violent mob to breach the U.S. Capitol and interrupt the certification of the 2020 election that Trump lost.
Trump, who did not mention the subpoena in his 14-page letter to Thompson, fumed about the committee's work — including what Thompson on Thursday called the committee's central finding: That Trump “is the one person at the center of the story of what happened on Jan. 6.”
“THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 2020 WAS RIGGED AND STOLEN!” Trump's letter begins, using all caps. “… This memo is being written to express our anger, disappointment, and complaint that with all of the hundreds of millions of dollars spent on what many consider to be a Charade and Witch Hunt, and despite strong and powerful requests, you have not spent even a short moment on examining the massive Election Fraud that took place during the 2020 Presidential Election, and have targeted only those who were, as concerned American Citizens, protesting the Fraud itself.”
Thompson has been outspoken in his belief that the depth and seriousness of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol should be revealed for the nation to see. Most Republican politicians in Washington, including members of the state's congressional delegation with the exception of Rep. Michael Guest, opposed the investigation.
READ MORE: Rep. Bennie Thompson's Mississippi colleagues have no comment on his Jan. 6 hearings
The committee has found bombshell evidence, including testimony that Trump tried to go to the Capitol as his supporters were invading on Jan. 6 and that he rejected pleas for hours by Republican elected officials and members of his staff to make a statement to stop the attack.
Following its final public hearing on Thursday, all nine members of the committee voted to subpoena the former president, compelling him to testify before the committee. Trump has not said whether he will comply with the subpoena or fight it in the courts.
READ MORE: Rep. Bennie Thompson, leading the public Jan. 6 hearings, has long worked to protect democracy
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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Nettleton hires Houston DC Kyle Bond as next head football coach
SUMMARY: Nettleton High School has hired Kyle Bond as its new head football coach. With over a decade of coaching experience, Bond started at Kossuth High School in 2012 and has since worked at Tupelo and Booneville, where he led the team to an undefeated regular season and division championship in 2018. Bond spent the last four seasons as the defensive coordinator at Houston. He takes over from John Ketih, who left to become an assistant principal at New Albany Middle School. Bond's coaching experience and success at Houston make him a promising addition to the Nettleton football program.
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Aberdeen mayoral election: Incumbent Charles Scott
SUMMARY: Voters in Aberdeen, Mississippi, will head to the polls for municipal elections, with Mayor Charles Scott running for reelection against challenger Dwight Stevens. In an interview, Mayor Scott discussed his goals for a second term, highlighting his focus on city improvements, youth leadership, and community involvement. He emphasized his experience in the military as preparation for the mayoral role and mentioned his pride in securing grant money for the Aberdeen Port. Scott also outlined plans for Aberdeen Vision 2030, a roadmap for future development. The election will take place on Tuesday, with no Republican challenger, meaning the winner will become the next mayor.
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Mostly clear through Easter weekend – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: Clear conditions are expected to continue through the end of the week in Columbus, Mississippi. Temperatures will drop into the 30s on Thursday night with possible patchy frost. Friday will bring more sunshine with high temperatures in the low to middle 70s. The weekend will see temperatures pushing towards 80 degrees with no rain expected. Next week, warm and humid air will flow into the Deep South, with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday. It is still uncertain if these storms will be severe, but it is being monitored closely.
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