Reschenthaler Finally Addresses Capitol Insurrection

February 4, 2021 4:09 am

PITTSBURGH — For the first time since the U.S. Capitol riot, Pennsylvania Representative Guy Reschenthaler spoke about the events that unfolded on Jan. 6. “Clearly what happened was unacceptable. It was un-American. I condemned it, actually. I condemned it while it was going on in the building. So, I think it is time to move forward. I think we need to heal and unite the country,” said Rep. Reschenthaler. He spoke with our news partners at Channel 11 and  says he was scared for his life, and “I’m just looking, I’m looking forward.” Reschenthaler says President Donald Trump is not to blame for the riot, even though many of his supporters participated.”The people that I think are responsible are the 300 some folks that broke into the capitol,” said Reschenthaler. The Pennsylvania congressman said impeaching the former president is not the answer. “We need to unite the country. If the Democrats impeach this president, they’re further dividing the nation, and by extension, they’re impeaching the 75 million Americans who voted for the President”. While several courts, both federal and state, along with the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have said there was no widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, Reschenthaler is not convinced.”There were issues with the election on numerous issues,” said Reschenthaler. The congressman pointed to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and its decision to modify mail-in-ballot deadlines.