New January 6 Footage Reveals Tense Exchange Between Rioters and GOP Lawmakers
Video shot by convicted rioter Damon Beckley shows threats and anger towards Vice President Mike Pence.
- New footage from the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol shows a tense exchange between rioters and Republican lawmakers Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas and Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma.
- The video was shot by Damon Beckley, a rioter who was found guilty of obstructing the electoral college certification and of civil disorder.
- Despite the threats lawmakers faced that day, some House GOP members continue to downplay the riot.
- Rioters in the video can be heard threatening further violence and expressing anger towards Vice President Mike Pence.
- Both Nehls and Mullin had previously voted to overturn the 2020 Electoral College results.