Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of five Republicans, Reps. Jim Jordan and Jim Banks, from serving on the panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
, saying that their involvement would hurt the integrity of the probe.
Mrs. Pelosi said in a statement that she had spoken with Mr. McCarthy about unspecified objections raised about the two lawmakers: Rep. Jim Banks , chair of the conservative Republican Study Committee, to serve as the select committee’s top-ranking GOP member, and Rep. Jim Jordan , the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee.
“With respect for the integrity of the investigation, with an insistence on the truth and with concern about statements made and actions taken by these members, I must reject the recommendations” of the two lawmakers, Mrs. Pelosi said. “The unprecedented nature of Jan. 6th demands this unprecedented decision.”
The speaker said she was willing to appoint the other GOP members tapped by Mr. McCarthy: Reps. Rodney Davis of Illinois, Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota and Troy Nehls of Texas. She requested that Mr. McCarthy recommend two other members to replace Messrs. Banks and Jordan. Mr. McCarthy said in a statement that Mrs. Pelosi’s denial of his picks “represents an egregious abuse of power” that will damage Congress. “Denying the voices of members who have served in the military and law enforcement, as well as leaders of standing committees, has made it undeniable that this panel has lost all legitimacy and credibility,” he said.
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