Republicans to censure Trump over Capitol assault

Trump supporters gesture to Capitol Police in the hallway outside of the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington. — AP

Washington - Republican Representative says he will also work to find ways for Congress to bar Trump from seeking federal office in the future.

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By Reuters

Published: Tue 12 Jan 2021, 6:48 AM

A Republican in the US House of Representatives said he will join other lawmakers on Tuesday to introduce a resolution censuring President Donald Trump over the January 6 assault on the US Capitol by the president’s supporters.

Republican Representative Tom Reed said in a New York Times Op-Ed piece that he would also work to find ways for Congress to bar Trump from seeking federal office in the future.

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“I intend to join with my House colleagues in the introduction of a censure resolution on Tuesday to ensure accountability occurs without delay for the events of January 6,” Reed wrote.

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Published: Tue 12 Jan 2021, 6:48 AM

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