What Illinois Congresswoman Bustos Said About The Criminal Referral of Former President Trump
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement on the Jan. 6 Select Committee’s decision to refer former President Donald Trump to the Department of Justice for criminal investigation for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election:
“The criminal referral of former President Donald Trump is both a sad day for our nation and a necessary step in the pursuit of justice. While Jan. 6 marked the first time our peaceful transition of power has ever been compromised, today, we know the power of our Constitution prevailed and proved that everyone – including a former President – must abide by the law.
“I was in the Capitol on Jan. 6, the day our democracy was attacked. From this very personal perspective, I am grateful to the Jan. 6 Select Committee for exposing the facts behind this horrible day in American history and pulling back the curtain to unveil the truth around the depraved and illegal actions of an ex-President. The American People have the power to make sure a crime of this magnitude never happens again – we must use it.”
Cheri Bustos
Background:
Following the January 6 attack, Congresswoman Bustos voted to establish the bipartisan Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol to bring forward the truth of what happened that day and hold accountable those responsible. She also voted for the For The People Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to strengthen our democracy by reducing corruption and protecting the right to vote for every American.
To recognize the journalists and news staff who documented the events on January 6th, Bustos led 42 House Members on a resolution thanking them for their bravery and service to the truth that day.
