Monday, December 26, 2022
Katie Ryan, WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5
A member of the Jan. 6 committee from Maryland continues to push for the Justice Department to pursue criminal charges against former President Donald Trump.
Appearing on “Face the Nation” on CBS, Montgomery County Democrat Jamie Raskin said the charges recommended against Trump, which include conspiracy to defraud the United States and aiding an insurrection, are necessary because of the magnitude of the attack on Democracy.
Raskin also disagreed with former Vice President Mike Pence who said a prosecution would divide the country.
Raskin also praised legislation approved last week that said Pence’s role in certifying the election is only ceremonial, and they can’t change the results, but he thinks that law can be stronger.
The Justice Department continues its independent investigation.