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The Independent reports:
Donald Trump held his first rally since being subpoenaed in the congressional investigation into January 6 on Saturday, where the enthusiastic crowd interrupted him by breaking out in song.
When attempting to bring up the January 6th committee’s supposed faults, the president was interrupted by his own audience which spontaneously launched into a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.
It was a surreal moment that appeared triggered by some event at the scene, though it was unclear exactly what. As the crowd began singing, cameras revealed two large US flags held aloft by a crane over the rally.
The Associated Press reports:
Facing prison time and dire personal consequences for storming the U.S. Capitol, some Jan. 6 defendants are trying to profit from their participation in the deadly riot, using it as a platform to drum up cash, promote business endeavors and boost social media profiles.
Prosecutors cited the social media activity of Treniss Evans III in recommending a two-month jail term for the Texas man, who drank a shot of whiskey in a congressional conference room on Jan. 6. Evans has “aggressively exploited” his presence at the Capitol to expand his social media following on Gettr.
Patriotism isn’t spontaneously singing the Star Spangled Banner. Patriotism is upholding your oath to support and defend the Constitution, and not attacking our Capitol because you’re offended by Democracy and the will of the people. We won’t forget January 6th. Ever. https://t.co/aHUXvq5SVK
— VoteVets (@votevets) October 23, 2022
The sentiment of patriotism in a free country is a noble one. To see it so debased is depressing.
“But if that flower with base infection meet,
The basest weed outbraves his dignity:
For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds;
Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.” https://t.co/MNfc0BlDby— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) October 23, 2022
J6 defendant Treniss Evans, who drank shots of whiskey in Nancy Pelosi’s office, says he coordinated with the Trump team to lead the singing of the National Anthem at the Trump rally last night. pic.twitter.com/w13h3QRAgD
— Ron Filipkowski ?? (@RonFilipkowski) October 23, 2022