January 6 committee chairman has Covid-19 but Thursday's hearing not impacted
Source: CNN
Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, chairman of the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, has tested positive for Covid-19, his office announced Tuesday.
"I tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, and I am experiencing mild symptoms," Thompson said in a statement. "Gratefully, I am fully vaccinated and boosted. I am continuing to follow CDC guidelines and will be isolating for the next several days."
Thompson's positive test will not impact the committee's upcoming prime-time hearing, which is scheduled for Thursday, even if the chairman is unable to attend, according to sources familiar with the committee's plans.
Thursday's hearing is focused on former President Donald Trump's inaction during 187 crucial minutes of the January 6 attack.
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CTyankee
(63,912 posts)He's been a rock of strength, along with Liz Cheney, through all of this. He is doing vitally needed work to save our democracy.
I am so thankful he is there, looking out for our country!
mahina
(17,693 posts)Here is our hope for our country, where people who are doing the work day and day out but would never be known step up and are seen for the heros they are.
Botany
(70,577 posts)spooky3
(34,469 posts)MyOwnPeace
(16,937 posts)Ivana has a 'fall'............
Now the Chairman of the J6 Committee tests positive for Covid...........
Does anybody know where Donnie Junior has been lately..............
progressoid
(49,998 posts)KS Toronado
(17,316 posts)FQX Noise...."BREAKING NEWS....Mother Nature attacks Bennie Thompson for lying about Der orange Fuhrer"
mahina
(17,693 posts)He is incredibly inspiring to me personally and brilliant, courageous public servant. God and science bless and protect him.