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January 6, 2021
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“I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order --- respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!”

President Trump tweeted this in response to the violence that erupted Wednesday at the Capitol Building, when some “Trump supporters” broke through barricades and stormed the building, breaking windows, getting rough with police in the halls, even entering the House chamber. As this is being written, news has just broken that one of the people who got shot in the melee has died.

Trump is right: we ARE the party of law and order, but I think most of us will agree that he needs to be a lot tougher in his condemnation of this. The same can be said of the video statement he released. Of course, virtually every news outlet who posted his tepid “go home” video had to editorialize, saying that Trump “repeated false claims” of election fraud. Facebook took it down.

So did YouTube.

Trump also tweeted this on Wednesday: “Mike Pence didn’t have the courage to do what should have been done to protect our Country and our Constitution, giving States a chance to certify a corrected set of facts, not the fraudulent or inaccurate ones which they were asked to previously certify. USA demands the truth!”

Well, yes, Mr. President, but in the USA, at least those of us on the right, also demand that the Constitution be meticulously followed. Vice President Pence obviously was doing what he thought was right concerning his role in this. We may disagree with him –- numerous constitutional experts do, and Alan Dershowitz isn’t sure –- and you obviously disagree with him, but please, right now, stay out of that process and stop pressuring him.

Trump told his supporters to go home, but no reaction to this violence is complete without a total, vociferous condemnation. We all condemned the truly awful violence coming from the Democrat side this summer when their party and the media (but I repeat myself) failed to do it. In this case, it’s just as wrong, no matter who is behind it.

We are aghast at this.

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  • Jan Bremer

    01/07/2021 03:23 PM

    Dear Mike. I really respect you & usually agree with what you say....but not today. I think Pence is a traitor. I think the left has gotten to him or he's been hiding behind the veil of Christianity. I also do not think it was Trump supporters doing the violence & destruction. I've seen post telling antifa to dress like Trump supporters & go join in. I also have listened to many of God's prophets for months & they are all in agreement that Trump will have 2 consecutive terms as President even after yesterday. So I'm trusting that God is still going to make that happen! Just had to give my opinion. Keep up the good work. God Bless.

  • Patricia Parker

    01/07/2021 03:16 PM

    First of all, I do believe that the election was stolen. I do not believe in violence for any reason. I understand why President Trump is so upset. I am so happy with the job he has done for the American people. I appreciate him so much. He is the first President that made me feel like I actually mattered. I want him to promote a peaceful transfer of power. I am afraid what is going to happen my country. I believe a lot of Democrats are evil. Now they are in full control. I am a Christian. I will continue to pray that God will have mercy on us.

  • Mary Oscarson

    01/07/2021 03:09 PM

    Again so very well said Mike! I just again can't believe all thats been going on! May God bless us all.

  • George Reynolds

    01/07/2021 03:04 PM

    I agree totally with the comment made today by Giovanni Catanese. I served my country for 20 years in the U. S. Army, defending our liberties and freedoms. I am sad to see them going the way of the dodo bird. In the Bible we read how over and over, Israel swore to follow God, and then fell to following sin and idolatry. It doesn't always say how long that took, but it could have been 200 years or so. I feel our country, founded for God, but since gone its own sinful way, and is due for God's wrath.

  • LeRoy Kuermaier

    01/07/2021 02:58 PM

    Mike:

    I am always positive about your writings. but today, I am not. I am not going to go into detail, but am going to share my opinion with you. I believe every single Congressman and every single Senator that voted to confirm the Electoral votes, committed Treason. I could go into an long explanation, but do not wish to do so. Anyone that doesn't understand my opinion should do their own research. And they will more than likely agree with me. The Communists have taken over America.

  • Pama L. Bennett

    01/07/2021 02:58 PM

    I do not believe President Trump instigated this violence. I believe if it were investigated properly, we would find there were "plants" in the group designed to cause violence. Personally, I don't think it was best for Trump to have a rally there on that particular day, but I and about 75 million of us wonder why there seems to be no one interested in really finding out about the voting irregularities. Cruz and Salise and Hawley gave lip service in fine articulate speeches to the case for election reform, but then they were disrupted. As a Christian, I am struggling because I know my hope is in God and He alone is trustworthy, but our nation is being torn apart and will continue to be torn apart because laws are being disregarded. And God is not a God of chaos but order. We feel we can trust no one----NO ONE. Help me out here.

  • Barbara A Veevers

    01/07/2021 02:58 PM

    Our Lord is coming back soon. Antifa infiltrated the peaceful protesters like they always do...that's their MO. I believe that the Democrat leadership made sure that Antifa showed up to disrupt the peaceful demonstration. I can pick them out in a crowd & so can the police. It was a setup. With peace deals ongoing in the middle east, there isn't much prophecy yet to fulfill before Christ comes back for His bride. With Biden in power, you can be sure that the US will turn its back on Israel. Are you or maybe Franklin Graham able to present the gospel to President Trump? It would be incredibly horrific if he & Melania missed the Rapture. See you in heaven. I think that we will be going home soon.

  • Bill Nadler

    01/07/2021 02:57 PM

    Gov,

    I'm a 67 year old retired guy, successfully executed a career and raised a responsible family. I've been a committed Christian all of my life. I pay my taxes, I respect the law and law enforcers. I have never looted a building or even hit another person, might have given a one finger salute on occasion to an aggressive driver.

    However wanted to say that the violence that erupted at the Capitol yesterday is easily understandable, not condoned, but understandable.

    First it is likely that there was some manipulation of the situation by factions like Antifa that are clearly interested in as much anarchy as possible. But I would not attribute all of the uprising to those kind of agitators.

    There is a very large faction of us out here that are completely fed up with the antics of the Trump years by the Democrat party and the MSM (to use a phrase, but I repeat myself). Between fake investigations, impeachment attempts, and lockdowns, to name a few we have lost all confidence in a fair system of government.

    Many of us believe in fundamental truth and having been lied to for 4+ years has gotten old and bringing people to a boiling point. The God inspired fundamental feature of the US Constitution is that the Founders knew the twisted nature of flawed humans particularly how power amplifies the twistedness. They built the governing rules to keep the power balanced. The current government system has either ignored or simply destroyed what the Founders put in place to increase their hold on power.

    Good people are tired of playing by the rules while others ignore them. Somebody needs to stop this one sided power grab before more boils burst open from the (not far) right.

    Just saying,

    Bill

  • Harold Ringstrom

    01/07/2021 02:56 PM

    Joe Bidden is a Trojan Horse to get Kamala Harris to become president through the back door. He will not be president more than a month or so before he leaves office.

  • Laurie Keiski

    01/07/2021 02:56 PM

    When Facebook was first announced, I had serious concerns about privacy and have never used it. My concern has been more than confirmed. For a few years I used Twitter but stopped 2 years ago because Dorsey and company don’t share my values and they have the wherewithal to censor.
    I suggest one form of peaceful protest - drop your participation in those 2 organizations. If 10’s of millions do so, our would be rulers might get the idea.

  • Lynda White Renner

    01/07/2021 02:54 PM

    I was appalled at the violence displayed at the US Capitol yesterday. I knew it had been staged by liberal socialist groups to look like Trump supporters, in an attempt to disrupt & derail the electorate certification. So why did those congressional leaders not figure that out and continue with their promised resolve to dispute the electoral votes in those 6-7 states? The Rep. House members had the guts and resolve, but to have not one senator step up? really? They totally betrayed us and wasted everything that WE have been praying and hoping for as God-fearing American patriots for months. They should be ashamed of their decision to succumb to the "liberal bully" of the Leftists. We, the true American patriots, were taking them at their word, making promises to "drain the swamp." Yet in one afternoon, they turned tails in fear, w/o getting the facts, and slithered back in the sludge to continue working in that same swamp ecosystem. Quite a harsh reality, but they'll continue getting paid and maintain their position. But at what cost? Their loss of integrity, their constituents, but most importantly, the freedoms of what used to be called the greatest country in the world.

  • Reggie Turnage

    01/07/2021 02:54 PM

    This all pre planed. We walk right into it. It was a set up an accomplish just what they wanted. Our God is still in charge. I think it just the beginning judgment.

  • John T Stewart

    01/07/2021 02:53 PM

    The so called nice behavior of us conservatives seems not to have had the positive impact that it was supposed to have. "doing the same thing over again....." A new approach needs to be made. Elections for us are now shown to be fixed...what we feared the most...it is unlikely that a Conservative will ever be elected. I foresee hopelessness and likely Guerrilla tactics in various uprisings.... while the elitist government people continue to disparage us. Many Christians I associate with are saying the "rapture" is imminent and frankly they are hoping this will bail them out from their secular responsibilties.

  • judith jakub

    01/07/2021 02:52 PM

    Someone posted an in-person report of what had happened before the violence, saying, there were at least 50 Asians and numerous "deranged looking" people, dressed as "supporters" asking for volunteers to accompany them to the Capitol and "protest". A few people had reported seeing Antifa tats on the wrists of many of the Asians. I hope (which is probably a pipe-dream) will have the spine to REALLY investigate the info and hopefully vindicate the REAL Trump Supporters. I pray, God will reverse this catastrophe and vindicate OUR POTUS. Mr. Trump will ALWAYS be MY President and this horrid regime of P&P is nothing but evil.

  • Clare Guglielmo

    01/07/2021 02:51 PM

    Hello Mr. Huckabee,
    I am so appreciative and grateful that you have the daily newsletters and bible quotes, YouTube videos and weekly TV shows. It is difficult to sort through all the information and determine what the truth is and I trust and agree with your opinion.

    I agree with what you said in your newsletter. Vice President Pence did the right thing. At the Georgia rally and yesterday, it was time that President Trump put aside his need and desire to change the outcome of the election and focus on what is good for the country. I am often disappointed in his behavior and rhetoric, which makes it difficult to support him. He is not able to articulate well and he should be diplomatic. Did he not listen to his advisors or was he not advised?

    The violence this past summer was deplorable and should have been stopped instantly. It disturbs me that everyone is speaking out about yesterday as if nothing happened in the summer.

    Do you believe anything will come of the investigations and will they continue?

    On Tuesday, your newsletter told us about the ballots being shredded in Georgia but then later gave an update. Is it not true that the ballots were shredded? Will Jovan Pulitzer be getting the ballots to examine?

    I am worried about the Democrats having so much power now. Could you speak more about that? Also, I try to stay informed but being informed does not change anything. Could you also speak to what we can do individually or as a group to fight for what is right? I write and call Senators/Congressman but there needs to be more.

    God bless you and your staff for all of the hard work you do!
    Clare Guglielmo
    New Jersey

  • Nilda Fonte

    01/07/2021 02:44 PM

    Mr Huckabee first of all I am a big fan of yours. I am refraining myself from making comments on this issue of FB and other social media until it is fully investigated. I have seen some pictures and videos showing certain people being escorted into the area in charter buses by the police themselves. I have seen videos of police showing very little resistance as well, which leaves me pondering and so it seems to be very much something that was well planned by someone. And that is all I have to say about that.

  • Linda Kochensky

    01/07/2021 02:43 PM

    I believe that under the circumstances President Trump reacted in a very appropriate way! I do not appreciate your criticism of how President Trump delivered his message regarding the storming of the Capital Building, or what he said to Mike Pence. Our president has been under enormous pressure for over 4 years & I don't think people in his own party should be so judgmental. I am extremely disappointed & disheartened to hear this coming from you.

  • Rebecca Stenson

    01/07/2021 02:43 PM

    I am disappointed that you are saying that the President did not do enough to condemn the acts of yesterday. He did not incite it. He did not approve of it. I believe, from eye witness accounts that I have heard today, that many of those who "stormed" the capital were not Trump supporters. The President has suffered so much abuse and false allegation. I thought you were a supporter.

  • Daniel Lilly

    01/07/2021 02:37 PM

    Mike,
    Normally I agree with you and I respect your opinion. However, his tweet and video we’re not “tepid”. What will it take for democrats to realize that their policies, practices, and morals, will not be tolerated? When will politicians realize that these actions were born of desperation to keep our country free? Be they right or wrong, you and other politicians are MISSING THE POINT. People are not happy about the cheating, they’ve seen the video proof. They’ve seen the impossible numbers for Biden. They know about the 2400 plus affidavits proving fraud. People are desperate and the government is not listening. Will you?

  • Les Bledsoe

    01/07/2021 02:37 PM

    I left a comment earlier but I guess it didn't fit your narrative.

  • Randy Porubski

    01/07/2021 02:35 PM

    Governor
    I agree this should be forcefully condemned even though the Democrats did not condemn the continued antifa and blm violence all year. As the old saying goes two wrongs do not make a right. I am however in full support of President Trump in calling out the complete and utter Failure of the courts, press and legislators to aggressively investigate the massive fraud allegations. You were correct from the beginning to push Biden to WANT to investigate this but as we have seen it fell on deaf ears. I am sure you listened to Schumer's remarks today and I must tell you he made me sick. Once again Schumer and the Democrats are creating division while talking about unity. I believe this country is more divided today than anytime in our history since the Civil War and I don't see an end to it. I am disheartened and feel the next few years will be a dark time in the USA.

  • Daniel LaFont

    01/07/2021 02:35 PM

    Dear brother Mike, it is time to let President Trump stand on his own. He is his own worse
    enemy. There is no excuse for this type of behavior from the office of the President.
    God bless!

  • Kathy Killgore

    01/07/2021 02:34 PM

    Not you too doesn't anyone have loyalty anymore. You have to know this was a set up and that is was antifa. Where were the democrats when we had all the rioting and vadilisam no one condemned them. I am sickened by that people are turning on President Trump before they even investigated it!

  • MARGARET RAMSEY

    01/07/2021 02:34 PM

    WHAT ARE WE TODO? YOU KNOW AS WELL AS I THAT THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WAS NOT TRUE OR FAIR. WE ARE DEMONIZED FOR SIMPLY BEING WHITE. WE ARE ANGRY. MOB VIOLENCE IS NOT GOOD EVER. DO WE JUST KEEP WORKING AND SUPPORTING THE WASHINGTON SWAMP WHO GIVES OUR MONEY TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT WE WOULD NEVER SUPPORT. NO MATTER WHAT, THE INOCENT BLOOD OF ABORTED BABIES WERE CRY OUT TO GOD. THE ONE GOD. A METHODIST PREACHER. PRAYING TO SEVERAL GODS FROM A HIGH PLATFORM. WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO? THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. SILENCED BY BIG TECK. WE CAN BE BURNED OUT, BEAT UP, SILENCED BY SIMPLY BEING CALLED RACIST ,OUR LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS TURNED INTO GENDER NOTHINGS, VIVA LA DIFFERENCE. WE HAVE NO PLATFORMS OR MICROPHONES WITHOUT TRUMP OR PEOPLE LIKE YOU. WHAT DO SUGGEST WE DO? OUR VOTES DO COUNT ANY MORE.

  • Audrey Enzor

    01/07/2021 02:33 PM

    Were you told as a child that the poor people in China were starving and therefore on the teacher’s desk stood a container for our pennies to be deposited for China ?? We were sold a bill of goods and now China Owns the USA ! The United States of America ???? was once a Sovereign Democratic REPUBLIC ; CHinese have sent us a virus ?? and most of OUR Congressional
    Persons either have Monetary interests there or have married (McConnell ) into them. What I saw yesterday in our Country were frustrated people who have lost jobs due to shutting down the economy. Wrongful action on their part -yet we understand the frustration. The actions of the Congressmen proved to me that we have a Nation of WIMPS ! GOD Help Us ALL! ???? ???? ??