January 6 committee chairman has Covid-19 but Thursday's hearing not impacted

[LetMyPeopleVote]

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]

1. Get well, Congressman Thompson! We need you and we love you!

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]

8. I love him too.

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]

2. I thought I would never say this but thank dog in that Liz Cheney is ready to take over.

[spooky3]

3. Can an animal be cute and scary at the same time? Nt

[housecat]

9. skunk

[MyOwnPeace]

4. W A I T a minute................

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]

5. RW media will definitely cling onto this tidbit of info rather than the substance of the hearing.

[KS Toronado]

6. Yea, I can see it now

FQX Noise...."BREAKING NEWS....Mother Nature attacks Bennie Thompson for lying about Der orange Fuhrer"

[mahina]

7. Please be very well very soon dear Representative Thompson

He is incredibly inspiring to me personally and brilliant, courageous public servant. God and science bless and protect him.