Some Republicans Say Trump Should Close the Door on Paying Out Jan. 6 Rioters

A growing number of Republicans are speaking out against President Trump's proposal to pay out rioters who stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. The move has sparked a firestorm of criticism from both sides of the aisle, with some labeling it a 'slap in the face' to the victims of the insurrection. Democrats have long been opposed to the idea, but now some Republicans are joining the chorus of dissent. According to NBC News, several Republican lawmakers have expressed their disapproval of the plan, with some going so far as to call it 'dead in the water.'

One of the most vocal critics of the proposal is Representative Liz Cheney, who has been a thorn in the side of President Trump since the January 6 insurrection. Cheney has long been a proponent of holding those responsible for the riot accountable, and she sees the payout plan as a betrayal of that principle. 'This is a slap in the face to the victims of the January 6th insurrection and a betrayal of the public trust,' Cheney said in a statement. 'We cannot allow those who sought to destroy our democracy to be rewarded.'

Other Republicans who have spoken out against the proposal include Senator Mitt Romney and Representative Adam Kinzinger. Romney has been a vocal critic of President Trump's behavior since the insurrection, and he sees the payout plan as just another example of the President's 'reckless' behavior. Kinzinger, who has been a member of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, has also expressed his opposition to the plan. 'This is a clear example of the President's lack of accountability and his willingness to reward those who seek to undermine our democracy,' Kinzinger said in a statement.

Despite the growing opposition to the proposal, President Trump remains committed to paying out the rioters. In a statement, the President's office said that the plan is 'still on the table' and that the President is 'confident' that it will pass. However, with more and more Republicans speaking out against the plan, it's unlikely that it will move forward anytime soon.

The backlash against the proposal has also sparked a renewed debate about the January 6 insurrection and the role that President Trump played in it. Many are calling for the President to be held accountable for his actions, and some are even calling for him to be impeached. The debate is likely to continue in the coming weeks and months, and it's unclear what the ultimate outcome will be.