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Jan 21, 2022Liked by Ari Melber

Thank you for your clarity....as always!

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Thanks Ari for putting it all together so perfectly. I'm not giving up hope that these criminals will pay for their crimes. The former guy and his conspirators are a continuous danger to our country. They tried on January 6, and will not stop until they have the power to be in control completely. So frightening, but they are working very hard to make it happen. God protect us!!!🙏

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Jan 21, 2022Liked by Ari Melber

Thank you so much, Ari, for your always expert and truthful reporting. I watch you every day and am so grateful for you - the best - with good funnies, too.

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Succinctly stated summary! I’m thinking at the very least, that the outcomes of the DOJ, SDNY, and Georgia investigations will result in Trump not becoming a candidate in 2024, and loss of power over other Republicans. That would be a big accomplishment. Your interviews last two weeks, all of them, sublime as usual!

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Hi Ari. What about the lawmakers who also interfered with the peaceful transfer of power? Will Congress be able to expel them or at least keep them from being able to run again?

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If Trump is proven to be culpable in sedition charges would he be the next Benedict Arnold in our history? I look forward to seeing how this plays out in our legal system. As always, great coverage Ari

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Jan 22, 2022·edited Jan 22, 2022

Ari! Nothing really surprises me, but watching your show (on 1.21.2022) enlightened me, as to what these "MEN".. (I CAN think of another word), but will refrain from writing it! I watched intently asking myself... If they're acting like this on National Television, imagine what they MUST really be like when not in the public eye....GOOD GRIEF! These agitators are worse than wild apes, "having-a-go" at someone who they, (wrongly) thought was the weakest.......I will admit, I wasn't expecting how extraordinarily even-toned your voice stayed, during all of their loud rampages & for those who didn't view it was quite volatile, for a moment to say the least!

Put this down to one more thing about Ari that I just learned, he's bloody amazing, as (you all) have known all along! But me, being the NEW-GIRL-ON-THIS-BLOCK for just a few weeks.......I'm still learning exactly what kind of person Ari Melber is!

He speaks the truth, serious when needed, so is his humor..... what more can anyone want? I, for all it's worth, can't wait to see more :) Have a nice week-end & see you on Monday!

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Jan 22, 2022·edited Jan 22, 2022

Thank you so much for your insightful analysis on Trump and the January 6th insurrection. I am glad that SCOTUS (including the ones that Trump appointed) ruled against him. I am looking forward to seeing Trump and all involved held accountable for these atrocious crimes.

BTW, kudos on the interview with Trump’s coup plotters and former Trump’s rally planner…hopefully, the DOJ is paying attention.

Have a nice weekend, Ari!

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Ari you are one of the smartest guys I know, so I loved reading this piece & getting your perspective on this subject!💯 Our nation must guard against anything like this (no matter what word we use to characterize what happened) from EVER happening again! Thank you for your eloquent breakdown of what to call this unAmerican catastrophe!🙏🏽😉💖

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Finally, some accountability in the future… we need to make room in our institutions for these criminals and seditionists!!

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I like to contrast the Women’s March on this day in 2017 to the Stop the Steal rally on 1/6/21. How is it that 500,000 people could peacefully gather in D.C. to protest the election of Donald Trump, no weapons, no killing, no maiming, and a few thousand Trump supporters could attempt a violent overthrow of a democratically elected President? Clearly, it was a planned insurrection.

Sedition indeed!

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All of this is emotionally satisfying, although I'll never understand why the Committee isn't using its inherent subpoena power, which would speed things up substantially.

Overarching , however, is the failure to pass the voting rights bill, which means that barring some miracle, the House and Senate will almost inevitably change hands in November -- leaving two years for Garland to bring any charges as a sidelined president does -- what?

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Ari, what is the definition of “force” that meets the requirements for sedition?

I ask as it relates to the act of submitting false electoral results. Are those people committing sedition by attempting to overthrow the government in that manner, as part of a larger coup attempt?

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Ari should be awarded another Emmy for his coup coverage.

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I hear you, Ari and do understand the process; but I want the “pawns” to be made accountable, as well. Surely, they knew that method of entry was wrong. In my pseudo-legal mind, it’s ’Breaking and Entering,’ a felony anywhere, I believe. Yes, we want the leaders dealt with, but this was just too raw-too disrespectful of our Constitution-the very instrument that maneuver us through all this craziness.

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Thank you Ari on explaining the legal process of people involved in the insurrection from little guy to government officials will be questioned and held accountable.

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