Opinion | These politicians denied democracy on Jan. 6. Now, they want your vote. - Washington Post

“We’re ashamed of nothing.”

Matt Gaetz, on former Trump adviser Steve Bannon’s podcast, about his actions on Jan. 6.

After Jan. 6, Gaetz and Greene toured the country with an “America First” message, spreading baseless claims of a stolen election. 

Greene has argued that Jan. 6 rioters were mistreated. Gaetz recently led the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.).

Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA)

“If Steve Bannon and I had organized that, 

we would have won, not to mention, it would have been armed.”

Marjorie Taylor Greene, about the insurrection.

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The senator said he was “leading the charge” to prevent Biden’s certification as president and was deeply involved in helping Trump find ways to keep power.

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One of the most vocal Republicans in favor 

of overturning Biden’s win, Jordan spoke directly with Trump 

on the day of the insurrection.

Jordan and Banks weren’t allowed on the select committee investigating Jan. 6 because of their roles in spreading disinformation.

“I don’t regret anything I did on that day.” 

Josh Hawley, about his actions on Jan. 6.

Hawley was the first senator to announce he would contest results on Jan. 6, paving the way for other senators such 

as Cruz and Rick Scott (Fla.) to do so, as well.

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Biggs is one of five Republicans who allegedly sought preemptive pardons for their roles in the Capitol riot. (Biggs has denied seeking a pardon.)

On the morning of the insurrection, Boebert conjured the American Revolution, tweeting “Today is 1776.”

Lauren Boebert (CO)

Gosar spoke at a “Stop the Steal” rally just weeks before the riot: “Once we conquer the Hill, Donald Trump is returned to being the president.”

Paul A. Gosar (AZ)

“Biden should concede. I want his concession on my desk tomorrow morning. Don’t make me come over there.”

Paul A. Gosar, in a tweet on Jan. 6.

About this story

There were 147 members of Congress who supported at least one objection to counting Biden’s electoral votes on Jan. 6, 2021. From that group, this piece highlights those who are still in government and who have declared that they will be running for federal office in 2024, or who have not yet announced, as of publication date. One exception is Yvette Herrell (N.M.), a former member of Congress who has announced she will run again. She is also included."

Opinion | These politicians denied democracy on Jan. 6. Now, they want your vote. - Washington Post