WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released the following statement ahead of the first public hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Select Committee on January 6^th:

“As tonight’s hearing gets underway, the number one question the Committee should be seeking to answer is why was the U.S. Capitol not secure? Instead, the Committee will broadcast the Democrats’ latest exercise in political theatre.

In the days leading up to January 6, 2021, everyone knew the conditions were ripe for chaos. Thousands of people were converging on Washington, D.C. to make their voices heard and tensions were high throughout our nation. I shared my concerns about security with Congressional Leadership and even prepared my staff. I wrongly assumed that Speaker Pelosi was doing the same to protect the U.S. Capitol. 

Had the Capitol been properly secured on January 6^th there would be no hearing this evening, there would be nothing to investigate. But, due to a failure of leadership, lives were lost. January 6, 2021, was a troubling day for our nation that could have—and should have—been prevented.”

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