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Russia Claims Capitol Rioters Face ‘Persecution’ In U.S.
MAGA leader may not be able to speak these days due to muzzling situation since his last "we love you" statement but other world leaders are chiming in:
Jun 1, 2021
Russia Claims Capitol Rioters Face ‘Persecution’ In U.S.
Andrew Solender
Forbes Staff
After President Joe Biden said he would press Russian President Vladimir Putin on human rights at an upcoming summit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov responded by accusing the U.S. of the “persecution” of Trump supporters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Key Facts
Lavrov said during a press conference on Monday Russia is “ready to talk” and there will be “no taboo topics” at the summit between the two leaders, which is slated for June 16.
Lavrov said that includes human rights, but quickly turned the tables, stating Russia is “following with interest” the “persecution” of those “accused of the riots on Jan. 6.”
Casting the DOJ’s efforts to prosecute the rioters and the imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his supporters as roughly equivalent, Lavrov chalked up the Jan. 6 issue to “the rights of the opposition and protecting those rights.”
Biden said during a Memorial Day speech on Sunday that he will make clear to Putin the U.S. “will not stand by” and let him “abuse” the human rights of his people.
Lavrov’s comments strike a similar note to defenses of the rioters made by some House Republicans, such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who alleged in a floor speech they are being “abused” in federal detention.
Forbes has reached out to the Justice Department and White House for comment.
forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2021/06/01/russia-claims-capitol-rioters-face-persecution-in-us/?sh=313d427127bb
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Granted your 2020 prediction came true, those were some strong words.
MAGA leader may not be able to speak these days due to muzzling situation since his last "we love you" statement but other world leaders are chiming in:
Jun 1, 2021
Russia Claims Capitol Rioters Face ‘Persecution’ In U.S.
Andrew Solender
Forbes Staff
After President Joe Biden said he would press Russian President Vladimir Putin on human rights at an upcoming summit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov responded by accusing the U.S. of the “persecution” of Trump supporters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Key Facts
Lavrov said during a press conference on Monday Russia is “ready to talk” and there will be “no taboo topics” at the summit between the two leaders, which is slated for June 16.
Lavrov said that includes human rights, but quickly turned the tables, stating Russia is “following with interest” the “persecution” of those “accused of the riots on Jan. 6.”
Casting the DOJ’s efforts to prosecute the rioters and the imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his supporters as roughly equivalent, Lavrov chalked up the Jan. 6 issue to “the rights of the opposition and protecting those rights.”
Biden said during a Memorial Day speech on Sunday that he will make clear to Putin the U.S. “will not stand by” and let him “abuse” the human rights of his people.
Lavrov’s comments strike a similar note to defenses of the rioters made by some House Republicans, such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who alleged in a floor speech they are being “abused” in federal detention.
Forbes has reached out to the Justice Department and White House for comment.
forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2021/06/01/russia-claims-capitol-rioters-face-persecution-in-us/?sh=313d427127bb
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Lawyer for Navy vet 'Qanon Shaman' who broke into Capitol wants Trump to PARDON him
Jenna Ryan, Who Took Jet to Capitol Riot, Asks Donald Trump for a Pardon
1/16/21
"Given the peaceful and compliant fashion in which Mr. Chansley comported himself, it would be appropriate and honorable for the president to pardon Mr. Chansley and other like-minded, peaceful individuals who accepted the president's invitation with honorable intentions," said attorney Albert Watkins.
.@CBSDFW exclusive, #JennaRyan tells @nicoleNielsen that she flew to D.C. and stormed the #Capitol, because President Trump told her to. No other reason. Ryan faces 2 federal charges, was arrested today and had her house searched by federal agents...(more). pic.twitter.com/XMov2D6aSy
— Doug Dunbar (@cbs11doug) January 16, 2021
“I thought I was following my president. I thought I was following what we were called to do. He asked us to fly there. So I was doing was he asked us to do.” https://t.co/tzDhJdfWD5— Doug Dunbar (@cbs11doug) January 16, 2021
— Amy Siskind ��️*�� (@Amy_Siskind) January 16, 2021
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This is pretty close to a resignation from Trump. Time to start looking seriously for a 2020 presidential candidate, IMO. Even if he's not leaving now, he will be after his present term is finished. He's done, stick a fork in 'em!
Granted your 2020 prediction came true, those were some strong words.
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