GOP Rep. Says January 6 Was ‘Made Up’: ‘That Was A Staged Thing’

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) said on Thursday that the January 6 insurrection was "made up," claiming that the event was "staged" by those who opposed President Donald Trump.

Two Jan. 6 police officers sue over new $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund

The officers want to block anyone involved in the riot from receiving money through the program, which compensates people who claim they were politically targeted by prosecutors.

DOJ official told GOP ally that big payouts were coming for Jan. 6 defendants

Months before the $1.7 billion fund was announced, Justice Department official Ed Martin said Capitol rioters would get millions, even if it took until 2028.

House Republican Says Jan. 6 Insurrection Was 'Staged' And 'Made Up'

House Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) baselessly claimed that the Jan. 6 insurrection on the Capitol was “made up” when asked whether he supported giving federal payouts to people who had assaulted police.

January 6 officers sue Trump over $1.8bn fund, alleging ‘presidential corruption’

Retired Capitol police officer and DC officer allege Trump’s $1.8bn fund unlawfully rewards January 6 rioters and allies