Congressman Louie Gohmert complains Republicans ‘can’t even lie’ to Congress or FBI these days
Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert complained things have gotten so bad for Republicans, that they’re suddenly expected to be honest with federal investigators and U.S. lawmakers.
The GOP congressman expressed his contempt for that sort of cancel culture during an appearance on the far-right media outlet Newsmax following the arrest of former Trump administration official Peter Navarro. Navarro is accused of ignoring a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop Joe Biden from being certified as president.
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) speaks at a news conference on the treatment of people being held in jail who are charged with crimes in the Jan. 6 insurrection, at the Capitol in Washington on, Dec. 7, 2021 (J. Scott Applewhite/)
“If you’re a Republican, you can’t even lie to Congress or lie to an FBI agent or they’re coming after you,” Gohmert grumbled Friday. “They’re gonna’ put ya’ in the D.C. jail, terrorize you, torture you and not live up to the Constitution there.”
He appeared to be referencing right-wing extremists who are being held in jail while awaiting trial in connection with the 2020 insurrection. Gohmert also complained Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann was acquitted on charges he’d lied to the FBI by a “bunch of Hillary Clinton lovers” on Tuesday.
Rep Louie Gohmert on Navarro indictment: "If you're a Republican, you can't even lie to Congress or lie to an FBI agent or they're coming after you" pic.twitter.com/8eIkkycukd
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Gohmert’s unique perspective isn’t limited to matters of legality. In June 2021, the 68-year-old Texas tried his hand at science, suggesting a new approach to fighting climate change.
“Is there anything (the Bureau of Land Management) can do to change the course of the Moon’s orbit or the Earth’s orbit around the Sun,” he asked Forest Services official Jennifer Eberlien. “Obviously that would have a profound effects on our climate.”
After Eberlien politely told Gohmert she’d have to follow up on that inquiry, the lawmaker said if changing the way our universe operates would help, he’s interested.
