He believes he committed at least one federal crime. Who are we to disbelieve him?
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert was one of a handful of Republicans in Congress who asked former President Donald Trump for a pardon after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, according to testimony shown by the House committee investigating the insurrection.
Witnesses told the committee that the president had considered offering pardons to several individuals, said U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican on the committee.
Cassidy Hutchison, who served as an aide to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said in recorded testimony shown Thursday that the Tyler Republican was one of the members who had sought a pardon. Others included U.S. Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida, Mo Brooks of Alabama, Andy Biggs of Arizona and Scott Perry of Pennsylvania.
“The only reason I know to ask for a pardon is because you think you’ve committed a crime,” Kinzinger said.
Gohmert did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
What could he possibly say? His actions speak for themselves. Over to you, Justice Department.