Rep. Matt Gaetz Introduces Resolution Saying Trump Didn’t Engage in ‘Insurrection’

“President Trump did not commit an insurrection,” Mr. Gaetz said.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 06: U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), joined by fellow Republicans, speaks on President Trump's involvement with January 6 during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on February 06, 2024 in Washington, DC. Gaetz (R-FL) introduced a Sense of Congress resolution stating that former President Trump did not engage in insurrection on January 6, 2021. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) introduced a resolution on Feb. 6 to “authoritatively” state that former President Donald Trump did not commit “insurrection or rebellion” against the United States.

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate.