Month: January 2025

Kash Patel fires a warning shot at Nancy Pelosi at Senate confirmation hearing.

Watch out, Nancy. Accountability is coming! 

Senator Ted Cruz questioned Kash Patel on Thursday during his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Nancy Pelosi’s refusal to protect the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Finally, the truth is coming out!

Senator Ted Cruz: What were you doing on that day?

Kash Patel: On that day, specifically, responding to, preparing to mobilize and employ the National Guard once we got the lawful request from the local governing authority, which was the mayor of DC and the speaker of the House.

Senator Ted Cruz: Now, how many days in advance were you working to prepare the Department of Defense to help secure the Capitol on January sixth?

Kash Patel: Days in advance, Senator, we were in the oval office on an unrelated national security matter with the President of the United States, the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and myself and the President authorized up to 20,000 plus National Guard men and women to secure any security measures necessarily related to the capital. We were moving to the fullest extent of the law before the requisite request came from a local governing authority days ahead of time.

Ted Cruz: While you were Chief of Staff at DOD, how many times did DOD approach Capitol Police and ask if they needed National Guard assistance?

Kash Patel: I believe those letters are well-documented numerous instances, and numerous of those instances, those requests were shut down.

Ted Cruz: Now, am I correct that the Capital Sergeant at Arms said assistance was unnecessary?

Kash Patel: That’s correct, Senator.

Ted Cruz: Who did the Sergeant at Arms report to?

Kash Patel: The speaker of the House.

Ted Cruz: That would have been Nancy Pelosi at the time. Is that correct?

Kash Patel: Yes, Senator.

Ted Cruz: Would that also be Chuck Schumer, then the Senate Majority Leader?

Kash Patel: The Sergeant at Arms, yes, Senator, reports up there.

Ted Cruz: Did Mayor Bowser, the Democrat elected mayor in DC, either request or allow National Guard assistance?

Kash Patel: She put in writing on the days leading up to January sixth, a declination for National Guard additional support, and that letter is available publicly to the world.

Ted Cruz: Just to speak English for folks at home, a declination meant she said, no, don’t send National Guard. Is that right?
Kash Patel:

Ted Cruz: Yes sir.

Here’s the video of the exchange.

As The Gateway Pundit previously reported, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser were both warned about the security situation prior to January 6th and both of them turned down National Guard troops at the US Capitol that day.

Pelosi and Mayor Muriel Bowser turned down thousands of National Guard troops at the Capitol on January 6 for political reasons.

Chris Wray’s FBI also refused to notify the Trump administration and his cabinet secretaries that they believed there could be violence like the mass protests at the Capitol that took place that day.

Nancy Pelosi also refused the National Guard at the US Capitol due to “politics,” but that is just her excuse. What did she know in advance?

Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund previously testified that he asked House and Senate security officials for permission to request that the D.C. National Guard be placed on standby in case he needed quick backup. But they both turned him down.

Pelosi was not honest about their communications – she lied.

On Monday night Chief Steven Sund responded to the video released earlier on Monday by the Oversight Subcommittee.

Officer Sund slammed Pelosi for her statement on J6 for the cameras saying she was “surprised” the National Guard was not at the US Capitol after she denied President Trump’s request to have National Guard at the Capitol that day!

Officer Steven Sund: Pelosi was surprised we didn’t have National Guard on Jan6?? I was denied National Guard support multiple times before January 6, and repeatedly for 71 minutes ON January 6. MY STORY HASN’T CHANGED!

Pelosi was surprised we didn’t have National Guard on Jan6?? I was denied National Guard support multiple times before January 6, and repeatedly for 71 minutes ON January 6.
MY STORY HASN’T CHANGED!@RepLoudermilk @oversightadmn https://t.co/BIrV49GV6d

— Chief Steven Sund (@ChiefSund) June 10, 2024

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The lights from the helicopter are seen before it collided with an incoming flight at Reagan International Airport in Washington DC.

While the families of those killed in a tragic plane crash last night grapple with the heartbreaking loss of loved ones, Democrats chose a grotesque approach to the tragedy: Blame Trump.

On Wednesday night, American Airlines flight AA5342, carrying approximately 60 passengers, collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, D.C., resulting in a crash into the Potomac River near Washington, D.C.

But rather than grieve or put the needs of suffering people first, leftists instead used it as an opportunity to make a partisan, political, ghoulish political attack on President Donald Trump.

Shortly after the crash, while little was known, Phil Williams from NC5 in Nashville, whose X account is filled with leftist talking points, immediately jumped in and took a swipe at Trump saying, “President Trump offered unprecedented buyouts to ALL federal employees at a time when studies show the FAA does NOT have enough air traffic controllers to keep us safe.  More people will likely die.”

@PhilNvestigates/X

No matter that the proposed buyouts have not even taken effect.  Why let facts get in the way of partisan behavior?

Phil removed his post and put up an explanation which, of course, put the blame on the reader for ‘misunderstanding’ his vile take.

It is clear that the Democrat talking points went out, as many of the vile posts included the same screenshot, including author Bakari Sellers.

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Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) qualified her “prayers” by blaming President Trump.

@Norma4Congress/X

Politico’s David Freedlander marched in lockstep.

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It only took minutes for CNN anchor Abby Phillip to try to blame the Trump administration.

While bodies were still trapped in their seats, submerged under water, Phillip said, “Mary, I have one more question for you. Look, it’s January 29th, we are just nine days out from a presidential transition and administrative transition the FAA Administrator resigned at the end of the Biden administration. So there is no permanent, confirmed FAA Administrator right now.”

“This is going to be a time where there is a lot of public communication and a lot of investigation of what happened here.  What do you anticipate this transition period is going to mean for what happens today and tomorrow and the coming days as we find out what happened here.”

Minutes after the DCA plane crash, CNN anchor Abby Phillip is already trying to blame the Trump admin for the crash.

Callous and yet so entirely predictable. pic.twitter.com/FEhZkeey8b

— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) January 30, 2025

Today, pilots, flight attendants, businesspeople, and military personnel will board planes and helicopters to do their jobs and take care of their families.

For the foreseeable future, those who love and depend on them will worry each day when they say their goodbyes.

This morning, other families woke up to face the tragic reality of the loss they are facing.

But to the ghouls on the left, nothing matters more than swiping at a political opponent, especially if it is Donald Trump.

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President Trump holds a press conference after a military helicopter ran into a passenger plane at Reagan International Airport on Wednesday night.

President Trump on Thursday morning held a press conference to discuss the horrific crash at Reagan International Airport last night.

President Trump said, “Some things happened that never should have happened.”

President Trump: Seconds after that, there was the crash that took place. Well, you follow them in. That means everything’s fine. Follow them in. You had a pilot problem from the standpoint of the helicopter because it was visual. It was a very clear night. It was cold, but clear, and clear as you could be.

The American Airlines plane had lights blazing. They had all their landing lights on. I could see it from the Kennedy Center tape… But we had a situation where you had a helicopter that had the ability to stop… You can stop a helicopter very quickly. It had the ability to go up or down. It had the ability to turn. And the turn it made was not the correct turn, obviously. And it did somewhat the opposite of what it was told. We don’t know that that would have been the difference because the timing was so tight.

It was so little. There was so little time to think. But what you did have is you had vision. The helicopter had vision of the plane because you had vision of it all the way, perfect vision of it all the way from at Kennedy Center, where the tape was taken.

And for some reason, there weren’t adjustments made. Again, you could have slowed down the helicopter substantially. You could have stopped the helicopter. You could have gone up, you could have gone down, you could have gone straight up, straight down, you could have turned, you could have done a million different endeavors.

For some reason, it just kept going and then made a slight turn at the very end, and by that time, it was too late. They shouldn’t have been at the same height, because if it was at the same height, you could have gone under it or over it, and nobody realized or they didn’t say that it’s at the same height. At the same height, it still wouldn’t have been great, but you would have missed it by quite a bit. It could have been a thousand feet higher, it could have been 200 feet lower, but it was exactly at the same height, and somebody should have been able to point that out.

Video via Midnight Rider.

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In May 2017, President Donald Trump delivered one of the most powerful speeches of his presidency at the Arab Islamic American Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

An opinion piece by Israeli-American guest contributor Avi Abelow from Efrat, Judea.

“Terrorists do not worship God. They are a desecration to God’s name,” Donald Trump said in 2017, standing before leaders from across the Muslim world.

This wasn’t just a speech—it was a defining moment. Trump called out the ideological and moral corruption of terrorism for what it truly is: a perversion of faith and a blight on humanity. He urged the Arab and Muslim world to take responsibility for rooting out the evil in their midst, making it clear that the battle against terrorism must begin at home.

These words weren’t just for the Middle East. They carry immense significance for the United States. It’s time to apply this vision domestically and take a firm stand against radical Islamic ideologies that are spreading within America itself.

Time for Action in America

If President Trump’s words from Riyadh are to have real meaning, they must lead to local action. Muslim jihad, which supports and preaches about terrorism, has infiltrated communities and institutions in America, often under the guise of free speech and religious freedom. To protect the future of the country, President Trump must confront these threats head-on.

Radical Imams
America must expel imams who preach hatred, jihad, and the destruction of the West. These individuals are not spiritual leaders; they are recruiters for the global jihad. Allowing them to stay is a direct threat to American security and values.

Shut Down Muslim Brotherhood Front Groups
Organizations like CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) and the Muslim Students Association (MSA) have ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, a group that openly seeks to undermine Western societies from within. These organizations are not harmless advocacy groups; they are part of a strategic effort to destabilize America’s democratic institutions while simultaneously supporting the destruction of Israel.

Protect College Campuses
American universities have become breeding grounds for radicalization, with groups like the MSA inciting anti-American, anti-Semitic, and anti-Israel hatred. These groups often mask their agenda under the banner of “human rights” or “social justice,” but their ultimate goal is to erode the foundations of Western society.

Trump’s Opportunity to Lead

President Trump has the opportunity to lead a moral and strategic revolution in how America deals with radical Islamic ideology. Just as he challenged Arab and Muslim leaders to “drive them out,” he can lead by example in the United States.

As he said in Riyadh: “Drive them out. Drive them out of your communities. Drive them out of your holy lands. Drive them out of this earth.”

This must begin with the deportation of radical imams and the dismantling of networks tied to the Muslim Brotherhood. These actions are not about targeting a religion—they are about protecting America from those who seek to destroy it from within and protecting those American Muslims who want nothing to do with the jihadi elements within their own religion.

The Qatar Factor: Not a Neutral Partner

For Trump’s vision to truly take hold, he and his team must stop treating Qatar as a neutral mediator and recognize it for what it is: the global head of the Muslim Brotherhood. Qatar is not only a state sponsor of Hamas but also a hub for radical Islamic ideologies that fuel terrorism worldwide. It funds extremist organizations, hosts the exiled leadership of Hamas, and uses platforms like Al Jazeera and Al-Jazeera Plus to spread Islamist propaganda.

By allowing Qatar to maintain its guise as a neutral partner, the U.S. is empowering the very forces Trump vowed to eradicate. If Trump is serious about defeating terrorism and protecting the freedom-loving world, he should hold Qatar accountable by ending its role as a mediator, cutting off its influence in American institutions, and forbidding all Qatar funding to US institutions and especially universities.

The Battle Between Good and Evil

The fight against terrorism is not just a physical battle; it is a battle of ideas. It is a fight between good and evil, between those who value life and those who glorify death. It is a battle that the freedom-loving people of the world must win.

President Trump’s speech in 2017 was a call to arms—not with weapons, but with the moral clarity to distinguish right from wrong. As we look to the future, let us pray that Trump remembers these words and takes the bold steps necessary to protect America and its allies.

Only by addressing the root of the problem—including state sponsors of jihad like Qatar—can Trump fulfill the moral clarity of his 2017 speech and truly safeguard America, Israel, and the world from radical Islamic terror.

A United Front

This fight is not just for America. It is for all freedom-loving nations, including Israel, the frontline against jihadist terror. By standing together and seeing President Trump take decisive action in the USA, we can ensure a safer, freer world for future generations.

Avi Abelow is an Israeli-American filmmaker and journalist living in Efrat, Judea. He is the host of the Pulse of Israel daily video/podcast and the CEO of 12Tribe Films Foundation.

 

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President Donald Trump and Pete Buttigieg, a good bullsh*tter. – YouTube screengrabs

President Trump held a press conference at the White House on Thursday morning to discuss the horrific crash at Reagan International Airport last night.

A US military helicopter ran into an American Airlines flight from Wichita that was landing at Reagan International on Wednesday night.

During the presser, President Trump pointed out the disastrous record of Pete Buttigieg, the former Transportation Secretary and a DEI hire.

Trump called out Buttigieg, “He’s a disaster. He’s just got a good line of bullsh*t.”

President Trump:  The FAA website shows that the agency’s guidance on diversity hiring were last updated on March 23rd of ’22. They wanted to make it even more so. And then I came in, and I assume maybe this is the reason. The FAA, which is overseen by Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a real winner. That guy’s a real winner. Do you know how badly everything’s run since he’s run this Department of Transportation? He’s a disaster.

He was a disaster as a mayor. He ran his city into the ground, and he’s a disaster now. He’s just got a good line of bullshit.

The Department of Transportation is his government agency charged with regulating civil aviation. Well, he runs it, 45,000 people, and he’s run it right into the ground with his diversity.

So I had to say that it’s terrible. Then it’s a group within the FAA, another story, determined that the workforce was too white, that they had concerted efforts to get the administration to change that and to change it immediately. This was in the Obama administration just prior to my getting there.

It’s safe to say President Trump is not a fan of Pete the bullsh*tter.

Video via Midnight Rider.

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ISIS in Syria. Screenshot from YouTube, courtesy of Syria: The Legions of Holy War.

Thousands of ISIS-affiliated women and children remain detained in camps within Kurdish-controlled areas of Syria, with no clear resolution in sight.

Many have been deeply radicalized, harboring intense hostility toward the West, the Kurds, Christians, and Jews, making reintegration into society highly dangerous.

While a significant number are foreign nationals, most countries—particularly in Europe—have refused to repatriate them.

The United States, one of the few exceptions, has accepted its ISIS returnees and subsequently imprisoned them. As a result, these detainees remain in makeshift prisons, guarded by lightly armed Kurdish forces, posing a growing security threat and a “ticking time bomb” scenario.

These detention centers, originally intended as temporary solutions, now face heightened risks as Kurdish forces are stretched thin battling Turkish-backed militias and active ISIS cells.

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a critical U.S. ally in the fight against ISIS, are seeking to extend a fragile ceasefire with Turkish forces, facilitated by U.S. diplomacy.

Al-Hol, a sprawling detention camp in eastern Syria, women and children, many of whom were forced into proximity with ISIS through marriage, abduction, or displacement during the U.S.-led bombing campaign.

Once a refuge for those fleeing conflict, Al-Hol camp has since become a de facto open-air prison following ISIS’s collapse in 2019.

The camp residents include foreign nationals from over 50 countries. The camp is heavily influenced by ISIS loyalists who impose strict religious control, enforce extrajudicial punishments, and instill fear among detainees.

Humanitarian organizations and the United Nations have condemned Al-Hol as a humanitarian crisis and a moral failure, stressing the urgent need for repatriation and rehabilitation, particularly for children, who form the majority of the camp’s population.

However, while the UN has not taken direct responsibility, and most home countries refuse to repatriate their citizens, leaving the Kurds to manage the camps as best they can, with no end in sight.

The situation presents serious challenges, as Turkey’s ongoing attacks on the Kurds further destabilize the region.

Turkish forces conduct daily bombings, including strikes on civilians and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps housing those fleeing areas controlled by the former extremist groups HTS (Hayat Tahrir al-Sham) and the SNA (Syrian National Army).

HTS, a jihadist militant group, dominates much of Idlib province, while the SNA—a Turkish-backed coalition of extremist groups—was a major force in the war against Bashar al-Assad.

Meanwhile, Turkey is actively waging war against the Kurds, who remain the United States’ primary ally in the fight against ISIS.

The Kurdish-led forces are the only ones preventing ISIS militants from escaping detention camps and launching new attacks, making Turkey’s actions a direct threat to regional and global security.

U.S. officials and analysts warn that a major ISIS jailbreak could lead to a resurgence of the terrorist group. While ongoing U.S. airstrikes and CENTCOM-led operations have targeted ISIS leadership and infrastructure, experts stress that the situation remains volatile.

Kurdish leaders have sought international support to prevent the collapse of the prison system and to stabilize the region, emphasizing the risks posed to both local populations and U.S. forces on the ground.

Ongoing Turkish incursions strain the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), weakening their ability to maintain order and address security breaches within the camp.

These vulnerabilities provide jihadists with opportunities to network, plan, and expand their activities, transforming Al-Hol into a breeding ground for extremist resurgence.

Despite international coalition monitoring, the camp remains a hotbed of radicalization, highlighting the inadequacy of current efforts to contain the growing threat.

Smuggling of weapons, phones, and contraband remains a persistent issue, exacerbated by insufficient infrastructure, such as the absence of vehicle lanes and proper search equipment.

Recent raids in late July and early August resulted in the detention of individuals suspected of planning attacks, showcasing ongoing efforts to counter ISIS threats.

The current unstable environment in Syria is ripe for exploitation by the Islamic State (ISIS) as it seeks to reestablish its influence both locally and regionally.

With attacks in Syria tripling in 2024 compared to the previous year, ISIS is increasing the sophistication and geographical reach of its operations, targeting vulnerable detention centers and prisons guarded by the Kurdish-led SDF.

ISIS is also working to poach hardline militants from other factions, such as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), while building its shadow governance structures.

Despite U.S.-led airstrikes and efforts to disrupt ISIS operations, the group has a substantial war chest to rebuild its ranks and expand its fundraising capabilities through extortion and other means.

ISIS’s strategy includes leveraging propaganda to attract new recruits globally, with a potential resurgence in Syria serving as a keystone for its broader network.

Despite its territorial defeat in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State (IS) remains an adaptable and persistent threat. Arrests reveal remnants from its peak still plotting, raising concerns about a potential resurgence if U.S. forces withdraw.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided an update on the devastating midair collision that occurred last night in Washington, D.C., between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and a civilian airliner.

The crash, which resulted in a tragic loss of life, is under urgent investigation by military officials.

At approximately 8:48 p.m., a UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the U.S. Army Aviation Brigade at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, collided with the civilian aircraft.

The Army unit involved was identified as Bravo Company, 12th Aviation Battalion, based at Fort Belvoir.

The Black Hawk’s crew was operating under night vision conditions, and the purpose of the flight was to maintain required operational proficiency.

Secretary Hegseth highlighted the experience of the crew involved, though details on their identities remain withheld pending next-of-kin notifications.

“It was an annual proficiency training flight,” said Hegseth in a video statement.

“When we look at the crew, and not all can have been notified, so we’re going to withhold the ranks and names at this point. We do know on our side who was involved.

He added, “It was a fairly experienced crew that was doing a required annual night evaluation. They did have night vision goggles.”

In response to the tragedy, the Army’s Health Aviation Battalion has been granted a 48-hour operational pause on contingency missions as officials review what happened.

A senior-level aviation investigative team from the Army’s Aviation Safety Center was immediately deployed to Washington, D.C., to conduct a thorough investigation.

Hegseth emphasized that officials expect to quickly determine whether the aircraft was in the correct airspace and altitude at the time of the crash.

“We anticipate that the investigation will quickly be able to determine whether the aircraft was in the quarter and at the right altitude at the time of the incident,” he said.

“As I mentioned, next-of-kin notifications are ongoing. It’s a tragedy—a horrible loss of life—for those 64 souls on that civilian airline and, of course, the three soldiers in that Black Hawk. They’re in our prayers, as are their families and their communities.

“As people are notified, I can’t imagine what they are going through. I know it has gone from a rescue mission to a recovery mission, and we stand with all the first responders who are actively working.

“At the Defense Department, our thoughts and prayers go out. We are actively investigating to determine what happened and why. As we get updates, you will have them. God bless,” he concluded.

WATCH:

JUST IN: The Black Hawk helicopter involved in the midair collision had a “fairly experienced crew” on board and was doing an “annual proficiency training flight,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

Live updates: https://t.co/7e0r9jNMqO pic.twitter.com/QcunEn1R9P

— ABC News (@ABC) January 30, 2025

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Doug Zeghibe, CEO and executive director for Skating Club of Boston (Screenshot: CBS Boston)

Six individuals associated with the Skating Club of Boston have been identified among the victims of a tragic midair collision.

The doomed American Airlines flight, a Bombardier CRJ700 carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, took off from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) en route to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Among those on board were elite members of the U.S. figure skating program, many of whom were expected to compete in the next Winter Olympics. Tragically, all aboard the aircraft are feared dead.

“Last night and into this morning, we were informed of a pretty horrific tragedy. To the best of our knowledge, 14 skaters returning home from the National Development Camp at Wichita, Kansas, put on by U.S. Figure Skating, were lost in the plane crash at Washington, D.C. Of those 14 skaters, six were from the Skating Club of Boston—two coaches, two teenage athletes, and the athletes’ moms,” said Doug Zeghibe, CEO and executive director for Skating Club of Boston.

The Skating Club of Boston confirmed the loss of two esteemed coaches, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, both former world champion figure skaters.

Shishkova, 52, and Naumov, 55, clinched the pairs title at the 1994 World Championships and have been integral members of the club since 2017.

Also among the victims were two promising young athletes: 16-year-old Spencer Lane and 15-year-old Jinna Han. Both were returning from a U.S. Figure Skating national development camp in Wichita.

Their mothers, Christine Lane and Jin Han, respectively, were accompanying them and also died in the crash.

“These kids and their parents—they’re here at our facility in Norwood six, sometimes seven, days a week. It’s a close, great bond. I think, for all of us, we have lost them,” said Zeghibe.

“We sent, here at this club, 18 skaters to Wichita to compete at the U.S. Championships, and 12 skaters were at the National Development Camp. Six is a horrific number for us, but we’re fortunate and grateful it wasn’t more than six.”

WATCH:



One of the victims, Spencer Lane, unknowingly documented his final moments, sharing a photo from inside the jet before takeoff. He captioned it simply, “ICT -> DCA.”

Figure skater Spencer Lane posted a photo from the doomed plane on the runway leaving Wichita bound for DC just hours ago.

He has not been heard from since.

Keep him and his family in your prayers. pic.twitter.com/pYV7QXg8cV

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 30, 2025

Meanwhile, young American figure skater Jon Maravilla narrowly escaped tragedy after being denied boarding because his dog was deemed too big for the flight.

In an interview with RIA Novosti, Maravilla recounted his decision to take a car instead, a twist of fate that saved his life.

Another skater, Anton Spiridonov, was initially reported among the victims, but he later confirmed via Instagram that he was never on the flight.

“I was not on this flight, thank you for everyone’s concern for my safety. My heart goes out to all the families affected by this tragedy,” he wrote.

Authorities continue to identify victims and investigate the full circumstances of the collision.

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Matthew Huttle booking photo (Credit: Court document)

As reported earlier, a J6 political prisoner pardoned by Trump was killed by an Indiana police officer on Sunday.

FOX 32 Chicago reported at 4:15 p.m. local time Sunday that 42-year-old Matthew W. Huttle of Hobart, Indiana, was stopped by a Jasper County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop near the Pulaski County line.  Police say the deputy attempted to arrest Huttle after stopping him, but the civilian resisted.

Officers said Huttle had a gun but have not said where it was or if it was in his possession when he was killed.

The officer responded by firing his weapon and killing Huttle following a supposed fight.

Investigative journalist Yehuda Miller and The Gateway Pundit reached out to Jasper County Sheriff Williamson following the news of the deadly shooting. We FOIAed video of the incident from the police cameras.

Sheriff Williamson told us that because this was an open investigation, he would not release the footage!

The video will only be released when the investigation is completed.

Matthew’s father told I-Team 8 this week that his son was murdered by the Indiana sheriff’s deputy.

That is all we know about Matthew Huttle’s death at this time.

Despite this, Dirty Dick Durbin, the disgraceful Democrat Senator from Illinois, used Matthew’s death to smear January 6 defendants Thursday during Kash Patel’s confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Democrat Senator Dick Durbin: I woke up today to National Public Radio and they had an item on there about what has happened to those who were given blanket clemency by President Trump. One of these individuals was a man named Matthew Huttle. Are you familiar with him?

Kash Patel: What was his last name?… If you could remind me, Senator.

Dick Durbin: Well I was reminded again this morning, he’s a man who’s been found guilty of numerous crimes. The one described this morning was outrageous situation where he beat his 3-year-old child to the point where the poor kid couldn’t even sit down for a week. Mr. Huttle was one of the demonstrators who came to the Capitol on January 6. He was incarcerated and pled guilty to crimes that he had committed. Violence against police officers. After he was released by President Trump he returned to his home state of Indiana. A few days later, he was stopped on the road, pulled a gun on a policeman. The deputy turned, shot, and killed him.

This is not the only incidence for a person who received President Trump’s clemency committing another crime.

We don’t even have the details OR the video of Matthew Huttle’s death and Democrats are already making up stories about this poor man.

What awful people. Absolutely, horrible.

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Credit: Forbes Breaking News Youtube Screenshot

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was completely burned by President Trump’s FBI Director nominee, Kash Patel, during his confirmation hearing on Thursday. He epically blew up her sly questioning.

As The Gateway Pundit’s Jordan Conradson reported, Patel sat down this morning to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee for confirmation beginning at 9:30 A.M. Patel’s impressive qualifications include several high-ranking positions in the intelligence and defense communities, such as Department of Defense Chief of Staff and Deputy Director of National Intelligence under President Trump.

The Gateway Pundit recently reported that Patel is already working with Rep. James Comer (R-KY) and building plans to crush the deep state. Comer revealed that he had a lengthy discussion with Kash Patel and said, “Mr. Patel is the right man for the job. He recognizes the importance of ending the weaponization of federal law enforcement and holding Deep State bureaucrats accountable. Change is here!”

However, the truth of Patel’s impressive qualifications does not matter to the Democrat senators. After seeing her colleague Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) get owned by Patel a short time earlier, Klobuchar thought she could trap Patel with gotcha questions designed to potentially sink his nomination.

“Do you know under Chris Wray’s leadership, he took over at a very difficult time…During his tenure, applications to the FBI have tripled. Do you think that people would be applying to those agencies if, in fact, it was so corrupt?” she queried.

After Patel refused to bite and reminded Klobuchar that confidence in the FBI was at an all-time low, she tried again with a different question.

“Did you say that the FBI headquarters should be shut down and reopened as a Museum of the Deep State?” she queried.

At that point, Patel had enough of Klobuchar’s nonsense and dropped this massive truth bomb.

“Simply this: if the best attacks on me are going to be false accusations and grotesque mischaracterizations, the only thing this body is doing is defeating the credibility of the men and women at the FBI,” Patel fired back. “I STOOD with them, here in this country, in every theater of war we have – I was on the ground in service.”

“And any accusations that I would put political bias before the Constitution are grotesquely unfair, and I will have you reminded I have been endorsed by over 300,000 law enforcement officers to become the next director of the FBI,” he added. “Let’s ask them.”

WATCH:

HOLY SHLIT. KASH WITH THE SMACKDOWN.

PATEL: Simply this: if the best attacks on me are going to be false accusations and grotesque mischaracterizations, the only thing this body is doing is defeating the credibility of the men and women at the FBI. I STOOD with them, here in… pic.twitter.com/l2Vdq8gDCH

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 30, 2025

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