White House Supports Establishment of Congressional Riot Investigation Committee (Comprehensive)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo Yujin] The White House expressed support on the 16th (local time) for the House of Representatives' push to establish an investigative committee regarding the federal Capitol riot.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated during a press briefing that the House's position to set up an independent commission similar to the one formed after the 9/11 attacks to investigate the January 6th Capitol riot by supporters of former President Donald Trump is supported.

Earlier, the House submitted related legislation, emphasizing the need for an independent and bipartisan investigation committee to lead the inquiry into the Capitol riot without political influence.

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the committee would be modeled after the commission convened following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

The United States had established a bipartisan commission after the 9/11 terrorist attacks by the international terrorist group al-Qaeda, which targeted the World Trade Center and the Department of Defense with hijacked passenger planes.

If U.S. President Joe Biden signs the bill submitted by the House to establish the investigative committee, a separate commission will be formed. This committee will clarify the causes of the terrorist attack on the federal Capitol, reasons for the failure to prevent it, and facts related to preventing recurrence. The investigation is also expected to include facts regarding the preparedness and response of the Capitol Police and other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

On the 13th, the U.S. Senate, evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, rejected the impeachment bill accusing former President Trump of inciting insurrection by provoking his supporters.

(Source: The Guardian)

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