In the car after the speech: The president was under the impression that he would be taken to the Capitol following his rally speech, Hutchinson said.
When he learned there were no security assets and Trump would have to return to the White House, Trump grew "irate" and attempted to grab the steering wheel of the car, she testified. Hutchinson was not in the car, but heard it from others with no one correcting the record, she said.
" 'I am the effing president, take me up to the Capitol now,' " Hutchinson testified that the president said.
Trump talked about walking to the Capitol, where he might give a speech or enter the House chamber. And when staff stopped those plans, Trump attempted to grab the steering wheel of the presidential limousine to drive there, she said.
lol respect muh authority
I mean, I know there's a lot of smoke here, and I'm interested in learning what happened leading up to the riot, but honestly just about every account of testimony I've read or heard is...
Objection, Hearsay. Foundation? Speculation?
I'm aware that this isn't a court of law, but testimony like that isn't really.....valid? I dunno. I know I'll be accused of pooh-poohing the whole thing, but it comes off a bit like
Um, he's sick. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night.