One year since the January 6 Capitol riot and insurrection and there are some lessons to be learned. People are looking back on the event with a mixture of relief it didn’t go further, but also fear those who stoked the event still walk free.
One of those is Republican Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida. The MAGA minion cheerleader decided to spend the 1 year anniversary honoring the “patriotic Americans” who took part in the riot.
Luckily, Jordan Klepper of The Daily Show was there to catch the magic.
Jordan Klepper went back to D.C. on January 6th and ran into Matt Gaetzpic.twitter.com/e8RKc6hPYY— The Daily Show (@The Daily Show) 1642109400
Klepper, who accidentally wound up in the middle of the Capitol riot last year, returned to the scene of the multiple crimes which resulted in multiple deaths,over 100 injuries to law enforcement and millions of dollars in damages.
During the segment, Klepper interviewed Trump supporters and questioned their supposed respect for the President, while also wearing a shirt that says “F*** Biden.”
Part way through the segment, Klepper turned his attention to Gaetz who, along with Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, planned to retrace the steps of the march on the Capitol by the rioters to honor them.
However, instead of walking it, Gaetz almost immediately got in an SUV to drive away.
Klepper was able to ask Gaetz a few questions though—none of which Gaetz answered.
This included:
“Hey Matt Gaetz, if you’re going to reenact the events of January 6, who’s going to take a sh** in the rotunda and also, who’s going to make the gallows?”
And the absolute zinger:
“Isn’t this a little bit childish, Matt? Or is that what attracts you to this?”
The latter question references the allegations facing Gaetz for sleeping with a minor—though the Republican Congressman initially pointed out age of sexual consent laws as a defense—and transporting her across state lines, among other charges.
The moment was too good for the internet to not notice.
Gaetz said he was \u201cproud\u201d of 1/6 & vowed to mark the day by walking the grounds of the insurrection site to pay homage to the \u201cpatriotic Americans\u201d who took part in the riot. As Klepper found, Gaetz didn\u2019t walk. He spoke in front of cameras, then quickly got into a vehicle.https://twitter.com/huffpostpol/status/1481835396296323077\u00a0\u2026— K (@K) 1642162438
ICYMI: Gaetz left the Capitol on Jan. 6 without "retracing the steps of the patriotic Americans" who tried to overthrow government, & also didn't answer Klepper's questions.https://twitter.com/thedailybeast/status/1481740618938425347\u00a0\u2026— (((I and Thou))) (@(((I and Thou)))) 1642263142
pic.twitter.com/VwW8L90Gr4— TaoOfGir "Those damn humans..." (@TaoOfGir "Those damn humans...") 1642116030
\u201cIsn\u2019t this a little childish? Or is that what attracted you to it in the first place?\u201d https://twitter.com/huffpostpol/status/1481835396296323077\u00a0\u2026— Bryan Smith (@Bryan Smith) 1642133443
@jordanklepper that curbside interview with gaetz was golden..... LOVE IT— DocWoods88 (@DocWoods88) 1642116746
Keep at it he may eventually face his alternative facts ! Ashame that there are people who believe his stories .— No stranger there (@No stranger there) 1642150680
The video continued with Klepper interviewing others who see the January 6 rioters as heroes. This included people holding a vigil for the insurrectionists currently in prison.
When asked about the prisoners locked up for attacking the Capitol Police, the interviewee stumbled over his thoughts.
Others talked about the day like it was a celebration, while Klepper asked very pointed and funny questions shining a light on the discrepancies in their beliefs.
And everyone agreed, we don’t deserve Jordan Klepper.
@jordanklepper for the win- as always.https://twitter.com/HuffPost/status/1481894193110913025\u00a0\u2026— \u2115icci (@\u2115icci) 1642198877
I truly worry for Jordan Klepper's personal safety sometimes, but he's doing the work of the angels.https://twitter.com/TeaPainUSA/status/1482857711154995203\u00a0\u2026— Sid Nifikunt (@Sid Nifikunt) 1642378256
I do too— Delicia (@Delicia) 1642122128
LOVE THIS JORDAN. I\u2019m glad you are on the side of democracy and truth and accountability.— Dave (@Dave) 1642182078
Cue the \u201cwhy does he always put on the nut jobs. Why doesn\u2019t he interview the normal sane people?\u201d comments. Um, because they weren\u2019t there?— #GoldenRevBug (@#GoldenRevBug) 1642376378
Gaetz may want to stop talking about the January 6 riot, as every time he opens his mouth, he either puts his foot in or someone tells him to shut it.
Like last week, when Democratic Representative Maxine Waters of California did exactly that.
