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Policeman dies of rioting injuries: Congressional update
(Bloomberg) – A United States Capitol police officer died of injuries sustained during the Capitol rebellion. A former White House chief of staff under President Donald Trump, John Kelly, supported the removal of his former chief by invoking the 25th Amendment to the Constitution. The ranks of Democratic lawmakers calling for the use of this tool, or impeachment, have increased. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer calling for Trump to resign in the wake of what many lawmakers on both sides of the aisle said was his incitement to the crowd that invaded the Capitol. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said he does not currently support the 25th Amendment, although he leaves that option open “if something else happens”. Capitol Police Officer Dies (12:10 pm) A U.S. Capitol Police officer died due to the injuries he sustained when Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Wednesday afternoon. The officer, Brian Sicknick, who joined the force in 2008, was injured “while physically engaging with the protesters,” according to a department statement. “He went back to his division’s office and passed out. He was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries ”. The department added in the statement that the death would be investigated by the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department. Sicknick was the fifth person who died in connection with the attack on the Capitol. Earlier in the day, Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund resigned. His last day will be on January 16, according to a department official. – Billy House Senate Sergeant at Arms Resigns (20:43) Senate Sergeant at Arms and Porter Michael Stenger resigned in response to the Capitol invasion by protesters on Wednesday, said majority leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday. McConnell said he demanded Stegner’s resignation, which will take effect immediately, and that sub-sergeant-in-arms Jennifer Hemingway would serve as an interim sergeant-in-arms. “I thank Jennifer in advance for her service, as we begin to examine the serious failures that occurred yesterday and to continue and strengthen our preparations for a safe and successful opening on January 20,” McConnell said in a statement. McConnell acted after Schumer said he would fire Stenger when Democrats took control of the chamber later this month. Earlier, US Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund stepped down after calls from Pelosi and other Congressional leaders. His last day will be January 16, according to a department official. – Max BerleyJeffries joins Democratic Congressional leaders who support impeachment (17:15) Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York, a member of the leadership team of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, joined the number of lawmakers who supported the impeachment of President Donald Trump. “Donald Trump should be impeached, convicted and removed from office immediately,” said Jeffries in a tweet. – Billy HouseFormer Trump White House Chief Supports His Ouster (4:22 pm) Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly said that if he were still in Trump’s office, he would support the 25th Amendment’s invocation to remove him . the behavior of yesterday and the weeks and months before was outrageous to the president, ”Kelly told CNN. “What happened at the Capitol yesterday was a direct result of it poisoning people’s minds with lies and fraud.” He said that “the cabinet must meet and discuss” about the 25th Amendment. Asked if he would vote to remove Trump if he was still in the office, Kelly said, “Yes, I would vote.” – Jordan FabianGraham says Trump’s actions were ‘the problem’ (14h42) Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Trump’s ally, criticized the president for fanning the crowd on Wednesday that invaded the Capitol. But he said that talking about using Amendment 25 “is not appropriate.” “The president needs to understand that his actions were the problem, not the solution,” Graham said at a news conference on Thursday. He also said, “I do not support an effort to invoke the 25th Amendment now. If something else happens, all options will be on the table. Graham asked cabinet members to remain in office until Joe Biden takes over the presidency the following week. He said people like the White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, have helped keep the government running. “For those who believe that you should step down now to make a statement, I urge you not to,” said Graham. Graham called for a joint task force to investigate the authorities’ response to violence on Wednesday, which he characterized as domestic terrorism. – Laura LitvanPelosi calls for Trump’s Ouster as president (2:11 pm) Pelosi said at a news conference on Thursday, “the president of the United States has incited an armed insurrection against America” with his appeal to supporters on Wednesday , who went on to attack Capitol. She joined Schumer to urge Pence to use the 25th Amendment to remove Trump. “If the vice president and the cabinet do not act, Congress may be prepared to move ahead with impeachment,” she said. Pelosi said that Trump is “a very dangerous person who should not remain in office. This is urgent, an emergency of the highest magnitude.” – Billy HouseSchumer goes to the post of Senate weapons sergeant (1:26 pm). fair that will fire Senate security officer Mike Stenger after Democrats seized control of the Senate over how the Capitol Police handled the situation on January 6. riotsIf “Stenger has not vacated his post by then, I will fire it as soon as the Democrats have a majority in the Senate, “Schumer said in a statement. Pro-Trump rebels managed to enter the US Capitol, paving the way for the Senate chamber and damaging property. A rowdy even took his seat on the presiding officer. The House Appropriations Committee separately announced an investigation into how the Capitol Police handled the turmoil. – Erik WassonSchumer asks Trump to be removed by the cabinet ( 11:34 am) Schumer asked that President Donald Trump be immediately removed from office, saying he incited an insurrection against the government by encouraging the crowd that invaded the Capitol on Wednesday. Schumer, who is expected to become the majority leader, said in a statement that Vice President Mike Pence should invoke the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, using cabinet support to take over the Oval Office until Joe Biden is sworn in on January 20. . – Laura Litvan, Steven Dennis For more articles like this, visit us at bloomberg.comSubscribe now to stay up to date with the most trusted business news source. © 2021 Bloomberg LP