A fiery House Oversight Committee session concerning contempt of Congress charges against Hunter Biden, a charged exchange between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) erupted, centering on the circumstances surrounding Jan. 6 protester Ashli Babbitt’s death.
During the proceedings, Greene labeled Babbitt’s demise on January 6, 2021, as murder, inciting a dispute promptly addressed by Raskin, seeking to correct the record.
Raskin, countering Greene’s assertion, cited official bodies – the Department of Justice, the United States Attorney, and the U.S. Capitol Police Inspector General – all of which rejected the notion of Babbitt’s death as a murder.
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The heated exchange escalated when Greene attempted to raise a “point of order” or inquiry, which was dismissed by Democrats. Frustrated, Greene highlighted the absence of a court hearing regarding the officer who shot Babbitt, noting that no charges had been brought against them.
Amidst the tension, Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) intervened to maintain control over the discussion.
Raskin seized the moment to express his perspective on the events of January 6, attributing the tragedy to the risk caused by former President Donald Trump’s actions and rhetoric.
The clash underscores the ongoing tensions revolving around the Capitol riot and its aftermath. Greene’s insistence that Babbitt was murdered aligns with a narrative supported by certain Trump loyalists. However, Raskin and official investigative bodies have consistently refuted the characterization of Babbitt’s death as murder.
The contentious debate highlights the enduring divisiveness and emotional intensity surrounding the circumstances of Ashli Babbitt’s death, continuing to fuel fervent discussions and disagreements.
