John Boehner
Republican Congress
Summary
Former Speaker of the House who called the January 6 Capitol attack a 'bloody insurrection' and has been sharply critical of Trump's role in it. Boehner, who led House Republicans for nearly a decade, represents the traditional conservative Republican establishment that has been marginalized under Trump.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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That bloody insurrection for nothing other than selfish reasons, perpetrated by so-called patriots who trespassed and trashed and tried to take over the Capitol.
Discussing January 6 attack in his memoir
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Donald Trump, in my view, helped create this environment.
On Trump's role in creating conditions for January 6
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Holds Trump responsible for creating conditions that led to January 6 insurrection
- 02 Believes Trump has damaged the Republican Party and American democracy
- 03 Concerned about Trump's undermining of democratic norms and institutions
- 04 Troubled by Trump's divisive rhetoric and conspiracy theories
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