Capitol Riot

Trump yanks prosecutor nomination of Ed Martin, who called a Nazi sympathizer ‘extraordinary’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 9 May

Former President Donald Trump withdrew Ed Martin's nomination as U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., due to significant opposition stemming from Martin's defense of Jan. 6 Capitol rioters and his connections to Nazi sympathizer Timothy Hale-Cusanelli.

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Trump pulls nomination of Ed Martin, the DC prosecutor under fire for ties to Nazi sympathizer

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 8 May

President Donald Trump withdrew the nomination of Ed Martin for U.S. Attorney for D.C. after revelations about Martin's troubling associations and comments.

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Four years after Jan. 6, pardons for rioters would be an insult — and threat — to Jews

Rob Eshman in Forward · 6 Jan

On the fourth anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Rob Eshman argues that pardoning those involved would be an insult to Jewish communities and a threat to society.

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Elliot Resnick, former Jewish Press editor, pleads guilty to Jan. 6 felony

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 30 Jan 2024

Former editor of The Jewish Press, Elliot Resnick, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his involvement in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.

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From ‘Star Wars’ to Madonna: 11 times shofars showed up outside shul

PJGrisar in Forward · 12 Sep 2023

The shofar, a hollow horn made from the head of a ram, goat, or antelope, is primarily used in religious rituals.

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Amid Kushner intervention, Trump wrote ‘shockingly gracious’ note to Biden, book claims

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 16 Jan 2023

A new book by Chris Whipple sheds light on former President Donald Trump's shocking graciousness in the letter he left for President Joe Biden upon leaving office.

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One year after Jan. 6 — a Jewish look back

Forward · 6 Jan 2022

The Forward reflects on the involvement and impact of Jewish figures in the January 6 Capitol insurrection.

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What Happened: December 14, 2021

The Scroll in Tablet · 14 Dec 2021

The text discusses various news stories.

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Police found lots of Nazi paraphernalia at home of ‘Camp Auschwitz’ suspect

Forward · 28 May 2021

Federal authorities discovered a significant amount of Nazi and white supremacist materials at the home of Robert Keith Packer, who gained infamy for wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

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Indiana insiders assess Pence’s post-Trump prospects

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 13 Jan 2021

As the political landscape shifts, Vice President Mike Pence faces decisions about his future outside of Trump's shadow.

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Elissa Slotkin, the last Jewish Democratic holdout, joins calls to impeach Trump

Forward · 12 Jan 2021

Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Jewish Democratic moderate from Michigan, has announced her support for impeaching President Donald Trump a second time, making her the last of the 25 Jewish Democratic members to do so.

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After ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt gains notoriety, many copycat versions spread online

Forward · 7 Jan 2021

The disturbing appearance of a "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt worn by a participant in the U.S. Capitol riot led to a surge in copycat merchandise online, exploiting the design's notoriety.

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Man wearing ‘Camp Auschwitz’ shirt among mob who stormed U.S. Capitol

Forward · 7 Jan 2021

Amidst the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection, an individual was spotted wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt, featuring imagery and phrases directly associated with the Holocaust.

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