Editorial: 50 years ago an NC politician stood up. Now another takes the low road
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 -- Fifty years ago a politician from Western North Carolina stood up for the rule of law. Today we learn how another Western North Carolina politician sullied the state's image as he aided and abetted an effort to overthrow a legitimate election and trample on the Constitution.
Posted — UpdatedWhile Meadows has refused to appear before the committee – even defying a subpoena – Hutchinson painted a vivid portrait of someone who blindly did Trump’s bidding, even describing him as unconcerned when told by security officials that many Jan. 6 rally attendees were wearing body armor and were armed with automatic weapons. We learned that the president blithely wanted security officials to bypass weapons checks in order to pump up the rally’s crowd for any photos. Meadows expressed no concerns.
She testified she heard Trump say: “I don’t f###ing care that they have weapons, they’re not here to hurt me. They’re not here to hurt me. Take the f###ing mags away. Let my people in. They can march to the Capitol from here, let the people in and take the mags away.”
Meadow, she testified, wasn’t worried about the chants of “hang Mike Pence” from the protesters as they stormed the Capitol. Hutchinson recalled Meadows saying Trump “thinks Mike deserves it." As for the mob at the Capitol, Meadows said, "He doesn’t think they’re doing anything wrong.” Apparently, neither did Meadows.
Fifty years ago a politician from Western North Carolina stood up for the rule of law. Today we learn how another Western North Carolina politician sullied the state’s image as he aided and abetted an effort to overthrow a legitimate election and trample on the Constitution.
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