Democrats are set to emphasize the dangers to democracy they believe Trump represents, featuring prominent speaking roles for lawmakers from the January 6 committee.
This week, Democrats convened in Chicago for their national convention, where they plan to emphasize the dangers to democracy they attribute to former President Donald Trump. The event will feature key speeches from lawmakers and a Capitol Police officer who was injured during the riots on January 6, 2021.
A representative from Vice President Kamala Harris‘ campaign informed CNN that the lineup of speakers includes Representatives Jamie Raskin from Maryland and Bennie Thompson from Mississippi. Both of these lawmakers were part of the House select committee that investigated the January 6 insurrection. In its 2022 report, that committee ultimately suggested that Trump should be prohibited from holding office in the future.
Retired St. Aquilino Gonell, a Capitol Police officer who sustained injuries during the January 6 attack, is set to speak at the convention. In the years following the assault on the US Capitol, Gonell has emerged as a prominent figure highlighting the impact of the insurrection and has been an outspoken critic of Trump and the Republicans who still support him.
Gonell, a supporter of Harris, expressed in a statement to CNN that Donald Trump’s refusal to condemn the violence that occurred on January 6, 2021, represents a profound betrayal to every officer who risked their life that day and to all veterans who have sacrificed for our nation. “You cannot claim to support the police or uphold the Constitution while simultaneously offering pardons to those who sought to undermine our democracy, harm our leaders, and assault law enforcement,” he stated.
Adam Kinzinger, the former Republican representative from Illinois and a member of the January 6 committee, is set to speak at the convention on Thursday, as reported by CNN. Now a political commentator for CNN, Kinzinger was among the ten House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump for “incitement of an insurrection” due to his involvement in the Capitol attack.
The trio known as the Tennessee Three — Representatives Justin Jones, Justin Pearson, and Gloria Johnson — are anticipated to address the convention. Last year, Jones and Pearson were removed from the Tennessee House after they spearheaded a gun control demonstration on the floor. They have since successfully reclaimed their seats through reelection.
Among those slated to address the audience this week, as confirmed by a campaign official, are Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett, who was active in the state Legislature in 2021 during the Democrats’ efforts to oppose stringent voting laws, and Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock, the pastor of Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, a historic site where Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once preached.
Prior to his decision to exit the 2024 race, President Joe Biden emphasized that Donald Trump represented a significant danger to democracy, making this a central theme of his campaign.
As a fresh contender for the presidency, Harris has shifted her emphasis away from the debate, contrasting sharply with Biden’s approach during his campaign. However, this week, the Harris team will emphasize that they view this issue as a vital concern for the electorate.
The campaign official stated, “We will ensure that every American understands the importance of this election for our freedom and the future of democracy.”
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