When a mob attacked the Capitol building on January 6th in an attempt to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s election victory, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, found herself like many other lawmakers forced to flee the chamber and take cover. While congress was locked down, several Republicans refused to wear masks. Three Democratic lawmakers, Jayapal among them, later tested positive for Covid-19. Ryan Grim talks to the Congresswoman about her ordeal and her hopeful recovery.
Transcript coming soon.
Deconstructed | Radio Free (2021-01-15T07:15:23+00:00) “There Was a Very Real Fear That We Would Not Make It Out”: Rep. Pramila Jayapal on Her Escape From the Capitol Riot. Retrieved from https://www.radiofree.org/2021/01/15/there-was-a-very-real-fear-that-we-would-not-make-it-out-rep-pramila-jayapal-on-her-escape-from-the-capitol-riot/
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