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Republicans who aided coup attempt sought blanket presidential pardons

Matt Gaetz and Mo Brooks sought pardons for lawmakers involved in Trump’s attempt to overturn his defeat by Biden

The Guardian - US · Jun 24, 2022

GOP House members sought blanket pardon from Trump after Jan. 6 riot, committee says

WASHINGTON — Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida and Mo Brooks of Alabama were among a handful of Republican members of Congress who sought pardons for their actions in connection with President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to testimony from former White House officials…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 23, 2022

Republican lawmakers asked the White House for pardons before and after Jan. 6

Various Republican House members requested pardons from President Donald Trump in the final days of his administration, according to testimony presented before the Jan. 6 committee.

WEKU · Jun 23, 2022

Britt wins Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Alabama

Katie Britt defeated Mo Brooks in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Alabama on June 21, 2022. The pair advanced from a field of six candidates in a May 24 primary. Britt had 63% of the runoff vote to Brooks’ 37%. In the primary, Britt received 45% of…

Ballotpedia · Jun 22, 2022

Trump picks lose again in Georgia, but he claims a win in Alabama

Two of Trump's House picks in Georgia lost, but he threw his backing near the end to a Senate candidate who won.

Roll Call · Jun 22, 2022

Trump-backed candidates keep losing

Trump-backed candidates Vernon Jones and Jake Evans lost in their GOP congressional primaries in Georgia this week

Salon · Jun 22, 2022

Strong wins Republican primary runoff in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District

Dale Strong defeated Casey Wardynski in the Republican primary runoff election for Alabama’s 5th Congressional District on June 21, 2022. Strong received 63.4% of the vote and Wardynski received 36.6%. Strong will face Kathy Warner-Stanton (D) in the general election on Nov. 8, 2022.

Ballotpedia · Jun 22, 2022

Takeaways: Trump's conditional loyalty, new warning for left

Donald Trump extended his losing record in Georgia on Tuesday after two Trump-backed U.S. House candidates lost in landslides

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Katie Britt beats Mo Brooks after Trump switches his endorsement in Alabama Senate primary

Trump bragged about Britt’s victory after he switched his endorsement from Brooks to Britt.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Six-term Rep. Mo Brooks loses Senate bid in Alabama

WASHINGTON — An early favorite who had Donald Trump’s endorsement until the former president took it back, Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks lost a turbulent campaign for the Republican nomination for Senate on Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022