The bill to set up an independent investigative committee, which has been deliberated in Congress over the invasion of the US Congress, is expected to be scrapped due to opposition from the opposition and Republicans.
Reflecting Mr. Trump's intention to oppose the installation, it is once again highlighted that Mr. Trump's influence is deep-rooted within the Republican Party.
In January, a bill was submitted to the US Senate to set up a bipartisan independent committee to investigate the case of the invasion of former President Donald Trump's supporters into Congress. A vote was made to proceed with the deliberation.
The Senate needs 60 votes, or three-fifths of the total, to avoid filibuster, but the majority of Republicans disagree with only 54, and the bill is expected to be scrapped. have become.
The bill was passed in the House of Representatives this month with the approval of some members of the opposition and Republicans.
Mr. Trump strongly opposes the establishment of the committee, and Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer said, "Republicans should be ashamed. They are afraid of Mr. Trump and are trying to hide what happened that day." I blamed him with a strong tone.
In the Republican Party, there are conspicuous movements that seem to be conscious of the large number of voters who still support Mr. Trump in view of the midterm elections next year, and the persistence of Mr. Trump's influence within the party is once again highlighted. ..
White House Press Secretary criticizes opposition and Republican Party
"The Senator wasn't chosen to justify the party's opinion, even though he vowed to uphold and uphold the Constitution," White House spokeswoman Jean-Pierre told reporters yesterday. Unfortunately I couldn't do that, "he criticized the Republican Party.
On top of that, regarding future measures, "President Biden has stated that he should conduct an independent and full-scale investigation of the shameful event on January 6, and he still thinks so. We will work with Congress to explore. "