The party described the events of January 6, 2021 as a “legitimate political expression.”

Republicans split over Capitol attack

Donald Trump's actions continue to divide the US Congress.

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Months before the midterm elections, prominent Republicans in the US Congress appeared more divided than ever over how to handle the attack on the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

The Republican Party's decision to describe the events of January 6, 2021 as a "legitimate political expression" and to direct a political reprimand to two Republican parliamentarians investigating the former president's role in the attack on Capitol Hill sparked resentment among Republicans.

"The question is, does the Republican Party have to criticize members of the party who might have different opinions from the majority position?" said Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell.

This is not the role of the Republican Party.

Other Republican members of the Republican Party held the same position.

Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger are the only Republicans on the House committee, which is trying to shed light on Donald Trump's actions during the attack on Capitol Hill.

And the Republican Party decided during its conference last week to reprimand them, accusing them of "destroying behavior for the Republican Party and our republic."

"The Republican Party has the right to take action," a House Republican official defended the decision on Tuesday.

But she pointed out that the Republicans in the House of Representatives have not yet decided whether they will take other punitive measures against the representatives.

In response to a question about whether the topic, which may occupy a large space in the midterm elections, will affect the Republicans' chances of regaining control of Congress in November, Stefanik said, "We will see how voters react quickly this year."

Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger are the only Republicans on the House committee trying to shed light on Donald Trump's actions during the attack on Capitol Hill.

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