During a heated “Meet the Press” interview, President-elect Donald Trump declared that members of the Jan. 6 committee “should go to jail” for their actions. Trump’s remarks, directed at figures like Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, came as he discussed his vision for his return to the White House.
Pressed by Kristen Welker on his statement, Trump clarified, “I think they’ll have to look at that,” but added that his personal focus would be on restoring the nation’s prosperity. “I’m gonna focus on drill, baby, drill,” he said.
“Honestly, they should all go to jail.”
Donald Trump told NBC Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker in an interview about his “day one” plans, airing Sunday, that he believes all members of the January 6 committee should be thrown in jail – though he stopped short of outright… pic.twitter.com/l8x9mUpcRM
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Trump’s nominees for key federal positions, including Kash Patel for FBI Director and Pam Bondi for Attorney General, are expected to lead efforts to address his concerns about the Justice Department. Bondi has previously pledged to hold rogue prosecutors accountable.
Throughout the interview, Trump outlined his priorities, emphasizing economic growth, border security, and reducing crime. “Retribution will be through success,” he said. “If we can make this country successful, that would be my greatest achievement.”
Trump told NBC News' Kristen Welker that Liz Cheney and his other opponents on the January 6 committee should all “go to jail.” pic.twitter.com/yNSwERFrk5
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Trump’s comments reflect his belief that the Jan. 6 committee overstepped its authority. His approach to these issues, coupled with his focus on policy solutions, signals a clear direction for his upcoming administration.
