Trump Didn’t Avoid Jan 6 Questions- People In The Media Didn’t ‘Like The Answers He Gave’: Tom Emmer

On "Forbes Newsroom," Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) discussed former President Donald Trump's responses to January 6th related questions during the presidential debate.
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[@JonathanS-h4q]

Calling it an "insurrection," is an insult to the American peoples' intelligence, and capabilities.

[@nelsonperez5289]

The uneducated ones LOL.

[@greazymcgeezy]

@@nelsonperez5289the uneducated ones think people that have weapons would hold an insurrection without them.

[@marywoodard8716]

destroy the evidence!! now there ya have it! Iike RUSH Limbaugh? said,"you can't reason with these people,you have to beat them"

[@m6a1u57]

@@nelsonperez5289 Because it's common to have guided tours, where people pick up trash, during insurrections.

[@garyK.45ACP]

Exactly! His answers on J6 were EPIC! He ignored the bait and flipped EVERY question back to the issues voters are concerned with. Border, inflation, crime, wars. Brilliant! It's time he flipped the script on these jackals. The problem for the media is that they are so deranged, they are 100% reliably predictable. Trump already had the questions in advance because they can't help themselves!!!!!!! Next!

[@blondhairblackstrat]

That's called deflection. The real patriotic people wanted to hear what he had to say about J6. about . Those other issues are mute if we lose our constitutional democratic republic.

[@Yooper2024]

Uh, Biden had the questions in advance. Democrats have a history of doing that. Further, you know CNN made sure he had the questions in advance. Trump's team prepped him well and knew what to expect.

[@melvinhunt6976]

Biden had the questions in advance! Trump?, I don’t think so.

[@garyK.45ACP]

@@melvinhunt6976 Nonsense. "Knowing" is NOT the same as being told. Read carefully. Trump knew _what the questions would be in advance_...because everyone who isn't brain dead did. The questions WOULD BE "J6", abortion, criminal charges. Trump KNEW he had to craft answers to those questions that would flip the script BACK to _his_ talking points...Border, inflation, crime, wars. He did it masterfully!

[@scytaleghola5969]

Many Americans, including many Republicans want to know if Donald Trump would accept a loss, if it happened again. Since he didn't the first time, there's no reason to assume he would a second time. Americans also want to know if Trump and the Republicans are going to try an undermine the election process again... however, we already know they plan to because we have heard audio of them talking about how they will make it work next time. The US was in a war when Trump was President. We got out of that war when Biden was President. The majority of voters are not overly concerned about the border and believe the statistics that are being reported by nearly every law enforcement agency that crime is down. Voters may think they are concerned about inflation, but inflation is under control. What they are really concerned about is prices. They want prices to come down. What is Trump's plan to make businesses take less profits out of your pockets?

[@msbdoors]

America UNDERSTOOD EVERY WORD DONALD TRUMP SAID!!! No one needed an interpreter!!

[@JoannMartinez-v6b]

No one understood anything Joe Biden said! Big difference!

[@andrewpinson1268]

Then you heard him say - Go peacefully right just like everyone EXCEPT the main stream media and democrats.

[@Juno_Beach]

correct , Nancy Pelosi Denied Trump his requested security

[@patrinalott497]

Thank you for shutting her down with the same crap, ask Nancy why she admit on video and not in public?

[@jeanwesterman3544]

Nancy should admit what?

[@edyates7601]

She admitted. It was her job on video.Her daughter was taking to protect and she turned down help​@@jeanwesterman3544

[@donnaerickson2021]

@@jeanwesterman3544Her daughter has Nancy on video admitting she screwed up and she took responsibility.

[@batmanforpresident9655]

Calling Jan. 6th an insurrection is like calling a BLM riot a mostly peaceful protest.

[@GeorgePapadopolous]

Calling Ashli Babbitt a gullible fool is like calling people to Stop the Steal.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

It was an ATTEMPTED insurrection.

[@AlaskaLife2017]

Guess you lack logic & common sense.

[@MichaelLewandowski-i8g]

#FJB

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@@AlaskaLife2017 They have to. Truth and common sense breaks whatever MAGA cultists use to think with.

[@TTiger86268]

All i gear is about January 6th, what about the lives and buildings burned, disrupted etc.. crim the "peaceful protests"? Where were the arrests from that?

[@batmanforpresident9655]

I can't believe people are still obsessed with Jan. 6..

[@mcoop571]

TRULY the most asinine obsession in recorded history!

[@GeorgePapadopolous]

Calling Trump an insurrectionist is like calling Jefferson Davis an insurrectionist.

[@GeorgePapadopolous]

​@@mcoop571It can all be solved by releasing the January 6th tapes. Why is the Republican Party refusing to do that?

[@ArkhonXIX]

Deleting posts I see. Nice

[@MCCrleone354]

just people who work in media & are perpetually online; they desperately wish Jan 6th was bigger & worse than it actually was. Everybody has moved on; it was another American protest escalating to a riot. The stupid claim that a police officer, Brian Setnick, was beaten to death with a fire extinguisher was something completely made up by the media. Why would they have to lie about his death, I wonder

[@mikepersico328]

That issue shouldnt even have been brought up !!!!! Thats not the most important issue in our country right now !!! There are alot more issues they could have discussed !! Jan 6th nonsense is just a distraction issue that the democrats keep going !!!

[@bootlegpass5969]

They just can't let go of the narrative. Note: Losing is acceptable, being cheated is not. I suggest keeping things transparent. Just a suggestion.

[@Anne_Onymous]

Dude stood on a stage saying that everyone was going to "PEACEFULLY march" and "respect the law." That's one weak ass insurrection! 😂

[@Duude125]

They were going to overthrow the government by using flags and banners, something that had never been tried before in history.

[@MikeW-dz7ij]

He that once. He said "go to the capital and fight to take back our country or we wont have one anymore" over 20 times

[@Duude125]

@@MikeW-dz7ij Did you see AOC dancing around on a stage screaming “Are you ready to fight? Are you ready to take our country back?” just a few days ago?

[@MikeW-dz7ij]

@@Duude125 Very different context and you know it

[@Duude125]

@@MikeW-dz7ij Just like a Leftist, defining the same exact words and phrases depending on who is speaking them.

[@kdean2]

Bi-Dung answered every question. His answer began with "The Idea!! and then some incoherent mumbling and then finally..... "ahhhhh, but anyway". Then blames it on lies from Trump. Pfffft! If someone lies to him and this is the way he responds, we are in more trouble than I realized.

[@RandellNichols]

Democracy is 2 wolves and 1 sheep talking about what's for supper! Why not work towards regaining our Constitutional Republic and the limited federal government it provides!!??

[@DebbieElliott-o1r]

Pin it on Nancy? She’s the person who was supposed to bring in the national guard. She’s at fault

[@MikeW-dz7ij]

The speaker of the house has literally no connection or authority over the national guard

[@m6a1u57]

@@MikeW-dz7ij No one said she did.

[@bluefieldpride]

IMO The Speaker of the House is absolutely connected. Unless I’m mistaken, The House Sergeant at Arms reports to Pelosi and the House Sergeant of Arms along with the Senate Sergeant of Arms and architect are responsible for security. So…Unless, I’m missing something, there is no reason to believe that Pelosi could not have conversed with her direct report (HSoA) about security for that day. Especially since I thought (per reports) they or the FBI had intelligence a week or so ahead of time that there were discussions by some specific groups of bad apples on social media sites to do what some of them did.

[@jasonwolfe1318]

@@MikeW-dz7ijstupid comment, trump offered her the national guard to bolster security, she refused. It’s pretty clear she wanted this to happen for political advantage

[@DragonmasterCire]

@@MikeW-dz7ij When you are offered 10,000 troops but deny them, thean yes you are at fault

[@sallylamore4838]

Exactly now defunct “committee “

[@calvinhobbes6118]

Illegal comittee.

[@GeorgeW-cv5en]

Quit Quit. Wtf if you can't question the vote. Ahhhhh WTF

[@petcjagmohan5089]

Remember - the world was Watching this debate

[@aliciav7979]

TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS ONE NATION UNDER GOD PERIOD 🙏😊

[@MikeW-dz7ij]

You sound indoctrinated

[@dan1523]

​@@MikeW-dz7ij It's the pledge of allegiance 😂 something taught in all US schools.

[@MikeW-dz7ij]

@@dan1523 So you admit you have been indoctrinated lol

[@patricialoewen2673]

@@MikeW-dz7ij You sound ignorant ‼️

[@MikeW-dz7ij]

@@patricialoewen2673 Says the one whos been indoctrinated

[@joshuasutton4043]

He warned pelosi who is the blame for that not getting the national guard involved etc cause she wanted to get trump

[@TheSaint-gd7tj]

"I'm President Jill Biden, & I approve of these new, snugger fitting depends. Good night, London!! Play me out, Beethoven!"

[@jeanwesterman3544]

😂😂😂 well at least he graduated to depends and Not still wearing regular baby diapers Trump...

[@rogerbennett2025]

trump should have used only half of his time .. and let biden talk and dig himself into a hole even more and more

[@Savvy_Adventure]

*KEYWORD* (AMERICAN CITIZENS) NOT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS

[@jennystaffanell7706]

He had to use half of his time of a question to answer Biden's blabbering because he was not given the time to answer back. And then! He answered the question asked.

[@matthewghardy]

Why are they hiring children as interviewers?

[@eleanormorones3829]

If they didn't like President Trump's answer oh well!! He's not going to give an answer that you want to hear he's going to get the right answer.

[@GeorgePapadopolous]

When are the January 6th videos going to be released? Never?

[@MikeW-dz7ij]

They have been public for years

[@ChrisHicks-k9u]

Trump wins 🏆

[@blondhairblackstrat]

They can easily be found on YT, if you didn't happen to watch it in real time.

[@Yooper2024]

What is out there now are politically edited tapes by the Democrats to meet their narrative. Too bad the full unedited tapes will never be made public.

[@michelleblackburn8071]

He didnt dodge anything! Wow girl just making stuff up...amazing

[@kittyrodgers8078]

How can you see the poll numbers, and watch that debate and still ask what if he loses?

[@carolposey]

Jan 6 th cover up eas nacey

[@elmalo5851]

The truth is out Forbes. Asleep at the wheel again? What circus are you running over there? Do journalists still exist?

[@commentsedited]

Truth? Explain please?

[@dan1523]

Probably didn't watch the debate, huh? Lol

[@elmalo5851]

@@dan1523 There's always that one 😴💤 😂

[@elmalo5851]

@@commentsedited It was a coup d'etat!

[@jeanwesterman3544]

​@@dan1523I did!

[@maritzaql]

He answer, Peloti is responsible

[@patrickanderson4680]

Just cause trump says it doesn't make it so. Especially when trump says it:)))))

[@shaunanorman4804]

And she was

[@warbaby5490]

@@patrickanderson4680 Nancy Pelosi says she was responsible on her own daughters film. Take the time to review it!

[@Duude125]

@@patrickanderson4680What if Nancy says it?

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

But Tucker Carlson told us it was nothing but a, "guided tour."

[@geothermopudge8475]

Where was Tom last year? Trump is going to win now he’s sucking up

[@Redeemed-3]

Right on!!! TRUMP IS THE BEST PRESIDENT, AMERICA NEEDS TRUMP 🇺🇸2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣🗽

[@thananyas3467]

Correct. FACTS.

[@nobodyspecial9262]

Both side sounds about as ignorant as a 1st grader. Pick up the Constitution, we are a Republic not a Democracy. Our Republic is at stake not a Democracy.

[@mysticman86]

This lady is asking questions like an FBI agent.

[@C5B-jc1yj]

Who is this hater pretending to be a host? Lunatic logic.

[@shauxe]

Move ON people.

[@blondhairblackstrat]

Not until we are certain that another insurrection won't happen after the upcoming election.

[@jamesmccloy-brooks5465]

The hysterical hypocrisy of this statement 😂

[@jamesmccloy-brooks5465]

I hope that Trump appreciates the reach around from this guy 😂

[@dahobbs66]

😂. Freakipedia……thanks for supplying the disclaimer…..hilarious……😂

[@donajeanbyrum3150]

Democracy. Tapperthe trapper. Pslosie And boazertxid not make the call Ndsbredd and shredded informtion.sko Sonice tryhhoooe

[@SharonSeifert-d8x]

And where did the film go?

[@MikeW-dz7ij]

Its all over the internet

[@jeanwesterman3544]

That's what I've been asking. Mike Johnson ever since you said he 'd release it ! You never did release it...

[@jeanwesterman3544]

​@@MikeW-dz7ijThe full tape? All of it? Not just little snippets here and snippets there?

[@MikeW-dz7ij]

@@jeanwesterman3544 Yes, the full thing

[@Yooper2024]

​@@MikeW-dz7ijThen please provide the link for all to view them.

[@justinanderson267]

The problem isn't that he didn't give an answer. He did. He "touched on it" as you say. The problem is he HAD to address Joe's lies first. "Wait a minute, let me just..." because to Donald Trump, Donald comes first. He says he is concerned about the American people first but I don't see that. All I see is another politician. He just looks like a saint in comparison to Biden or Obama or any of the democratic candidates. I mean, come on. Were talking about a dude that owns a skyscraper that has his name on it in giant gold letters. THATS Donald Trump.

[@stardust2691]

Donald Trump was awesome ! 2024🇺🇸

[@MattBaker-zd8nq]

Little girls need to grow up a bit

[@miguelp178]

Oh we will unify!!!!!

[@SanaLouTX.]

GREAT JOB BROTHER TOM E.!

[@trailguy]

We need more of this.

[@D1722eieio]

0:49 THANK YOU ! !!

[@nickploussard8267]

Great job Tom!

[@rager4able]

Big facts 💯

[@josephcrowley3460]

LIES LIES LIES

[@donaldhenderson8897]

Absolutely

[@donaldhenderson8897]

Absolutely

[@maryhernandez9595]

Right on

[@debbiewinston6198]

Who is this 🤡

[@dougauer5049]

nailed it

[@ArsacioJJulioJr]

Exactly.

[@tinamccomas675]

Amen.

[@mr.rmrs.p5118]

This is accurate

[@huiygardtgreeff4491]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@anitalauer8614]

That's ridiculous, for goodness sake.

[@mariamartin2124]

🙏🇺🇸👏

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

No, he just proved why George Santos is STILL the perfect poster-child for today's Republican party. All Trump had to do was tell the truth and he would have won the debate.

[@jakeofthenorth6283]

He did

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@@jakeofthenorth6283 👈 THIS is your brain on MAGA. Any questions?

[@jakeofthenorth6283]

@@michaelccopelandsr7120 yes, did your parents have any children that survived?

[@jakeofthenorth6283]

@@michaelccopelandsr7120 was your uncle eaten by cannibals too?

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@@jakeofthenorth6283 Disclaimer and Trigger warning: My comments contain truth and common sense. These values have been found to break what ever Trump supporters use to think with. Thanks for proving me right, little buddy!

[@jimedge8301]

If you don't answer something,is usually because you don't agree. Why attract attention to bullshit.

[@TomZart]

WE NEED SOMEONE NEW PRESITENT 2024- ?? America, the abundant, the place I was born I'll cherish till the day I die. Where the bones of past heroes lie buried in the ground Who loved her the same as I. Her mountains are so tall they reach for the sky With prairies where the green grasses grow. There's billions of trees where wild birds nest With creatures that flourish below. That blue gold called water with which we are blessed As raindrops or crystallized snow Changes to rivers and fresh water lakes While the winds of our seasons blow. Some cities have buildings a hundred stories tall Structures of concrete, glass and steel. A statue in a harbor, a present from France Describes how inside, we feel. That flag on the moon with red and white stripes Proves America’s dreams come true. A country of heroes who line up to protect The past, the present and few. Our men and woman who serve in harm’s way Are the armor of what the free world depends on. Without their sacrifice of body and soul All that we stand for is gone. It’s not a priest who gives us freedom of religion, It’s not a reporter who give us freedom of voice. It’s not any judge, lawyer, politician, preacher or teacher But the blood of a soldier that has sacrificed by choice. Politicians who wish to be president Must earn their fame by living the truth. Any who continue to mislead and deceive Must be shunned by the voter at the booth. By Tom Zart! Most Published Poet On The Web George Bush Tom Zart

[@mabelheinzle2275]

Yes sir

[@jamesmccloy-brooks5465]

Don’t believe your own eyes! 😂😂😂😂

[@williegallo6987]

Don't you mean pelosi J6

[@BryanGilcrease]

I hope you're right sir

[@patrickanderson4680]

What debate were you watching....rambling isnt an answer.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

Neither is lying. Biden was too rushed and too busy calling out Trump's BS to be effective. All Trump had to do was tell the truth and he would have won the debate. Instead, all Trump did was prove why George Santos is STILL the perfect poster-child for today's Republican party!

[@johnhoran9840]

@@michaelccopelandsr7120 What did Trump lie about? CNN's fact checkers must have been asleep during the debate.

[@Yooper2024]

​@@michaelccopelandsr7120Please detail what Trump lied about, with facts and not because MSM told you or your feelings are hurt.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@@Yooper2024 Did you even watch the fact-check or did you just dismiss it as fake news? I mean, we all know truth and common sense breaks whatever MAGA cultists use to think with but you're going to have to accept the truth about Trump, sooner or later. My die-hard right-wing family have freed themselves from Trump and his MAGA cult. All it takes is time and the truth

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@@Yooper2024 I can't. KZbin keeps deleting my reply. Just watch the fact-check and this time, don't dismiss it as fake news.

[@mstanton1ful]

I like this guy. 👏

[@johnkellet9245]

I love Jan 6 😊

[@carolynshrives2867]

DT should be in prison are you for real Tom

[@robinsonnier6887]

We are a Republic!!!!!!!!!!

[@Alosipher]

We know 😊😮😊

[@jenniferjean6575]

Word!

[@tamiproctor9473]

This guy lies just like Trump. Pathetic.

[@sharonkeetch596]

He lied & didn’t answer questions. Went off on what he decided to talk about whining.

[@JaneScott-jf2uu]

A plea for immunity is an admission of guilt. No crime, no need for immunity.

[@jeanwesterman3544]

You guys are so full of crap! He did to avoid the role he played in January 6th. You just missed it because instead of answering that question he moved on to the next question! That's what Donald Trump does Best! Do you think he's actually going to take responsibility for that himself? Come on, You know him better than that!

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

"...This is your brain on MAGA. Any questions?"

[@ChrisHicks-k9u]

Trump has my vote.

[@m6a1u57]

Mike's brain is on Trump.🤭

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@@m6a1u57 deny it all you want, little buddy. I've already seen it all with my die-hard right-wing family. They still managed to free themselves from Trump and his MAGA cult. All it takes is time and the truth. Good luck!

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@@m6a1u57 No, little buddy, I'm trying to get YOU off Trump. As soon as you accept this, the sooner America can heal.

[@corinneanderson1273]

Are people that blindsided they can't hear the truth. Mr Trump did not answer several questions directly or indirectly, period. Lusten for yourselves.

[@FosterTravis1071]

He deflected, he avoided, he ignored completely. It's just typically Trump.

[@jeanwesterman3544]

Yep! He sure did! And he taught his followers how to do that well too!

[@donnasingh5326]

You must have been watching something else!

[@thedefendersoc7781]

Brainwashed as usual. Biden himself put his head down and closed his eyes, even shook his head, he knew pelosi was to blame she screwed up.

[@FosterTravis1071]

​@donnasingh5326 no, just seeing the truth as opposed to your propaganda.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

You can officially refer to Trump supporters as, "Those who worship evil's might!"

[@m6a1u57]

That would be called projection as OP is a godless atheist.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@@m6a1u57 says the cult who sold their souls for and bowed down to their orange, false idol. Born and raised Catholic, little buddy. Want to try again?

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@@m6a1u57 That would be called denial. Seeing as I was born and raised Catholic. Want to try again, little buddy?

[@FckYourFeelingsYT]

J6 insurrection was a real as the pipe bomb they found.. did you see the twist style kitchen timer they stuck on the front of it??!!😂😂

[@blondhairblackstrat]

Those can work as detonators, if you know what you're doing.

[@donniepeterson6862]

Do you believe Wikepedia (sp) had access to all the facts concerning J 6 ?

[@Ultramaga21]

Thank God for Donald Trump and all the MAGA patriots fighting to save our Republic.

[@DaleStinnett-w2b]

Back on the guided tour fed setup

[@babeful12]

Forbes fakes ,

[@TdogTaylor114]

TRUMP 2024