. @RepMeijer is holding a virtual town hall after being 1 of 10 Republicans - and only freshman - to vote to impeach Trump over the deadly riot at the Capitol. It's now underway expected to last an hour #mi03 https://www.facebook.com/119266119983936/videos/257639519203105
Before taking questions, Meijer addresses the 'stop the steal' narrative. Says Trump's attempt to use Electoral College to overturn Biden's win would have had incredibly dangerous consequences. Says idea that Pence could reject results was 'bizarre.'
Meijer says as Capitol was under attack, the only message he saw from Trump was to attack Pence. Faults Trump for taking 2 1/2 hours to send message after House was evacuated. 'I didn't understand what took him so long.'
Meijer says he would have preferred for House to take more time. But in end, impeachment is a political decision. He cites death of Officer Sicknick. 'The attempted insurrection, the involvement of a sitting American president ... required a significant response' from Congress
1st question comes from Cindy Witke, who says she was very disappointed with Meijer's vote to impeach Trump. "Why aren't you doing what your constituents wanted you to do?" Meijer agrees a majority of the district, probably a strong majority, is disappointed with his vote.
2nd question from Nancy Eardley - 'I could not have been more disappointed' - says she'll work to primary Meijer out in 2 years, claims a court never looked at evidence of fraud. (Meijer: 'I struggled to substantiate anything' in Mich., Georgia - notes Trump's AG found no fraud)
3rd questioner - Kim Reeder - tells Meijer - 'I didn't vote for you ... but I'm super proud of you' for voting to impeach Trump. She calls Grand Rapids 'a cesspool right now'
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