Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) advised law enforcement officials he didn’t perceive why they didn’t open hearth on rioting Donald Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol, in line with a brand new ebook.
“You guys ought to have shot all of them within the head,” key Trump ally Graham reportedly advised a gaggle of legislation enforcement officers who responded to the violence on Jan. 6, 2021 in a gathering 4 months after the assault.
“We gave you guys weapons, and you must have used them. I don’t perceive why that didn’t occur,” Graham reportedly added.
Former D.C. Metropolitan Police officer Michael Fanone, who was badly overwhelmed by Trump supporters on the day, recalled the alternate in his new ebook “Maintain the Line: The Revolt and One Cop’s Battle for America’s Soul.”
Politico shared excerpts on Friday.
Fanone additionally recalled Graham warning he’d finish a gathering with the bereaved mom of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, who died after the riot, “proper now” if she continued to talk badly of Trump. Graham has not commented on the claims.
Fanone, a one-time Trump voter, has change into a fierce critic of Republican hypocrisy over the riot and GOP makes an attempt to downplay the violence. He resigned from the police final yr and is now a contributor on legislation enforcement points for CNN.
Graham routinely condemned Trump earlier than his 2016 election victory however went on to change into one among his staunchest supporters. After the riot, Graham stated “sufficient is sufficient” and appeared to chop ties with Trump. However he’s since cozied again up to the previous president.
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