Home | WebMail |

      Calgary | Regions | Local Traffic Report | Advertise on Action News | Contact

Posted: 2024-01-09T10:05:24Z | Updated: 2024-01-09T17:00:21Z Republican Groups Damning New Ad Attacks Trump With His Own Words | HuffPost

Republican Groups Damning New Ad Attacks Trump With His Own Words

"Trump did this," the ad states, over footage of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
|

A Republican political action committee opposed to Donald Trump is taking its message straight to some of the former presidents most loyal supporters with a new spot airing on Fox News this week.

The video from Republican Accountability PAC features Trumps own words as he egged on the mob in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021, shortly before a crowd of his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol and tried to block the certification of the 2020 election.

Trump did this, the ad declares over footage of the assault. Hell do it again. He can never be president again. 

The spot also includes clips of figures such as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) blaming Trump for the events of Jan. 6.

The PAC said the spot will run this week during town hall events on Fox News with Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis , as well as one event featuring Trump himself.

Gunner Ramer, the PACs political director, said in a press release that Trump played a central role in Jan. 6.

He continues to deny responsibility and pushes conspiracy theories about what took place, Ramer said. We must remind voters of his contempt for the fundamental tenets of American democracy.

The organization said its hoping to reach persuadable Republicans who may be swayed by Trumps role in the attack.

Our 2024 Coverage Needs You

As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.

Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.

to keep our news free for all.

Support HuffPost