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Thompson votes to subpoena former President Trump

By: Frank Corder - October 14, 2022

Congressman Bennie Thompson

The Mississippi 2nd District Democrat chairs Speaker Pelosi’s select January 6th Committee.

In what was thought to be the last hearing of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s U.S. House committee appointed to investigate the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, members of that committee voted to continue their work and subpoena former President Donald Trump.

Mississippi 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson chairs Pelosi’s select committee.

Thompson said the committee has an obligation to seek Trump’s testimony, adding that Trump is “the one person at the center of the story of what happened on January 6th.”

“The need for this committee to hear from Donald Trump goes beyond our fact finding. This is a question about accountability to the American people. He must be accountable,” Thompson said at the hearing.

You can watch the full hearing below.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com