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I'm not worried about being targeted for prosecuting insurrectionists. Our team was thorough and adhered to the rule of law. The charging decisions were supported by grand juries and upheld by numerous courts, including the D.C. Circuit. The Supreme Court merely narrowed the statute's application without questioning its use in these cases. The new U.S. attorney's investigation feels like a wild goose chase, especially given the vast amount of files involved. It's frustrating to see someone undermine our hard work and suggest wrongdoing by the prosecutors. This undermines the integrity of the department and is unfounded.

The most destabilizing act in recent years was Attorney General Garland's decision to criminally prosecute a former president based on questionable facts and untested legal theories. This unprecedented move occurred after the former president announced his candidacy against Garland's boss. Such actions could encourage ambitious prosecutors to target political opponents, potentially leading to charges against President Biden's associates. It's crucial to identify and remove those who misuse their power while promoting fairness and evidence-based actions. The focus should be on restoring legitimacy to the Department of Justice and resisting the temptation for retaliatory measures.

People seemed unaware of the consequences of their actions during the January 6 events, as evidenced by their live streaming and social media posts. Many did not grasp the seriousness of their behavior, believing they had a right to be there. While some are receiving significant sentences, most fall within the middle range, with many below the recommended guidelines. The goal is accountability for their actions, which may deter future misconduct. Their networks have been compromised, and there’s a sense of readiness to address any potential repeat offenses. This accountability is crucial for those who might consider participating in similar events again, as they are likely reconsidering after seeing the repercussions faced by others.

The implications are far-reaching and concern the integrity of our democratic republic. An outgoing president took action to manufacture intelligence to undermine and usurp the will of the American people in that election. This launched what would be a years-long coup against the incoming president of the United States, Donald Trump.

The Department of Justice may indict Donald Trump the day he leaves office. I strongly support indicting a president after they leave office. Threatening political opponents with jail time is unacceptable presidential behavior in a democracy.

The speaker believes many January 6th defendants were wrongly charged with 1512, an obstruction charge, and that a bipartisan Supreme Court threw it out. As a US Attorney, the speaker wanted to investigate the use of 1512, which they attribute to Merrick Garland and Lisa Monaco, but ultimately to Andrew Weissman. Weissman, connected to the Mueller investigation, allegedly advocated using 1512 to target Trump, even if it meant "making it up." The speaker claims Weissman wanted to charge Trump after first jailing hundreds of people to validate the charge. 1512 was initially created after Enron to prevent the destruction of documents related to an official proceeding. Weissman allegedly planned to expand the definition of "official proceeding" to include the electoral college count. The speaker asserts that this plan involved jailing people, securing guilty pleas, and influencing judges to support the charge before targeting Trump.

The speaker states that interference or federal election crimes will be aggressively investigated, and they will work with partners to quickly take appropriate action. They are also coordinating with private sector technology and social media companies. The goal is to ensure these platforms aren't used by foreign adversaries to spread disinformation and propaganda.

More than 170 January 6 defendants are accused of using dangerous weapons against law enforcement, sending a message that politics may overshadow policing. Pardoning violent criminals could endanger communities and impact law enforcement morale. Many Capitol Police officers feel angry and upset, believing they did their job properly on that day, while the pardons suggest the actions of the defendants were acceptable. This issue extends beyond former President Trump; former President Biden also commuted the sentence of Leonard Peltier, who killed two FBI agents in 1975. This sends a troubling message to law enforcement, implying that the deaths of officers in the line of duty can be overlooked, which is deeply hurtful to the families of those agents.

January 6th is not being forgotten. The January 6th committee has documented the events for history, and many people still care about democracy. In the last election, a significant majority believed Donald Trump acted wrongly, as he led an insurrection. Our focus now is on implementing the people's will through a peaceful transition of power. Tomorrow, on January 6th, Democrats and Republicans will unite to certify the election results, symbolically walking together with the ballots. This is a fundamental aspect of what America stands for, and we will uphold it on inauguration day.

My message to those who defy congressional subpoenas on the January 6th committee is that I hope the committee takes action and holds them accountable, including possible prosecution.

The IRS and the Justice Department are accused of interfering in the 2020 election to protect Hunter Biden. This alleged interference continues as they are now working to shield Hunter Biden and indirectly Joe Biden in preparation for the 2024 election.

Some Democratic members of Congress are preparing for the possibility of litigation. They're considering if they have the best teams possible to carry out their work. Some Republicans may say that Democrats are weaponizing the Justice Department, citing Trump's trial as an example. But in the United States, we are judged by a jury of our peers. Trump was found guilty in court on 34 felony charges. It's hard to make a partisan argument against that.

Documents will be released shortly, following last week's release. The speaker is encouraged by intelligence community whistleblowers coming forward, who were disgusted by past events and hope the truth will come out. The most important thing is accountability for the American people. All current and future documents have been sent to the Department of Justice to ensure the integrity of the democratic republic. The goal is to ensure Americans have faith that their votes will be respected by those leaving power.

The speaker learned about the Capitol riot on January 6th and was disgusted and afraid. They were afraid of what the rioters might do and that they would not face consequences. The speaker is proud to have joined the effort to hold them accountable. The Justice Department charged over 1,500 people with crimes and obtained convictions against almost 1,300. The speaker states that this ensured the rioters would face accountability and created a public record of the crimes committed that day.

Big Tish James, the New York attorney general, should think carefully before continuing her legal actions against President Trump in his second term. There will be serious consequences for any violations of his constitutional rights or those of other Americans. This administration is different; we are prepared and will not tolerate any election rigging or illegal voting. The team is ready to take decisive action against any wrongdoing.

The Justice Department is vital to democracy, ensuring investigations are fair and free from political influence. Protecting sensitive investigations is crucial. Despite attacks, we remain committed to following the law. The pace of justice system trials is out of our control. Thank you, everyone.

The speaker learned about the Capitol riot on January 6th and was disgusted and afraid. They were afraid of what the rioters might do and that they would not face consequences. The speaker is proud to have joined the effort to hold them accountable. The Justice Department charged over 1,500 people with crimes and obtained convictions against almost 1,300. The speaker states that they ensured the rioters would face accountability and created a public record of the crimes committed that day.

I've put an end to the weaponization of government. A prime example of this was when a sitting president was allowed to viciously prosecute a political opponent, like myself. But how did that turn out? Not too good. Not too good at all.

Leaking information jeopardizes the lives of law enforcement officers. We will find and prosecute anyone who does so. This will not deter us from our mission to make America safe, as directed by the President. Our Chicago lawsuit made it clear: violating the law will result in prosecution by the Department of Justice.

A directive has been issued to the federal government to end the weaponization of government against political adversaries from the previous administration. Thank you.

Speaker 1 notes that there are thousands of ongoing investigations and prosecutions in the country, and that some involve people and entities the president has previously criticized and believes should be investigated. He says this is not pressure and will not keep him up at night, except to ensure every case is investigated to the fullest extent of the law using all available resources. Regarding weaponization, he argues that it has become a contested word, but says it means nothing to him because it is “completely false.” He contends that for four years, some in the room witnessed weaponization of the department like never before, with a president indicted four times by the department, and with the department assisting two local district attorneys in going after the president. He also asserts the department stood idly by while states tried to keep President Trump off the ballot. He emphasizes that the past four years saw this pattern, and insists that today’s department is changing, not pursuing political enemies but pursuing justice as the president has repeatedly said he wants. He acknowledges the ongoing media narrative about weaponization but rejects it, stating it happens not to be true. He emphasizes that tens of thousands of prosecutors across the country are putting bad guys in jail, something that, in his view, did not happen as it should have in the past four years. He concludes by reiterating his commitment to continue this work, saying it will happen tomorrow and in the coming days.

You protected our democratic institutions from violence, charging over 1,500 individuals for criminal actions during the January 6th attack and the events leading up to it. You held accountable those who assaulted law enforcement officers defending the Capitol that day. Your commitment to justice was unwavering, guided solely by the facts and the law. I am proud of the work you accomplished and the manner in which you executed it.

Many people entered the Capitol building without permission, which is a federal crime. Our focus is on prosecuting those who entered the building or engaged in violent or corrupt behavior on Capitol grounds. However, it's important to note that even those who entered the restricted area without authorization committed a federal crime. Thousands of people occupied an area where they were not allowed to be in the first place.

We were federal prosecutors on the Justice Department's Capitol attack investigation until the Trump administration fired us on January 31st. Why were we fired? Because we did our job. We followed the facts and the law. What we did was justice for 140 police officers wounded on January 6th, 2021. We were hired to prosecute cases from the riot, and none of our defendants were acquitted, which shows the evidence was overwhelming. But last month, the president pardoned even the most violent convicts, calling them "hostages." Letters of termination hit the Justice Department, calling the prosecution itself a grave national injustice. Anyone who has watched videos of January 6th knows that prosecuting the rioters was not the injustice. The injustice has been the Department of Justice turning its back on law enforcement officers, members of Congress, and all the victims affected.

There's an opportunity to learn lessons from the events of January 6. Investigation should be considered as to the funding and travel and what appears to be professional agitated. Investigation should be considered as to the funding and travel and what appears to be professional agitators.