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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
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House Republican: GOP senator ‘peddling conspiracy theories' about 9/11
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) rebuked Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Tuesday evening for 'peddling conspiracy theories' about the 9/11 attacks. Johnson, in an interview this week with a conservative influencer, said he wants to hold additional hearings on the attack on the World Trade Center complex in New York City, after watching a documentary and speaking to others who doubt the government's probe into the attack that killed nearly 3,000 people, including hundreds of first responders. 'There are a host of questions that I will be asking, quite honestly, now that my eyes have been opened up,' Johnson said. Lawler tore into the comments, calling them 'crap.' 'Respectfully, Senator Johnson should stop peddling conspiracy theories about the worst terrorist attack in our nation's history and one that forever altered the lives of so many of my fellow New Yorkers,' Lawler wrote on the social platform X, resharing an article about Johnson's remarks. 'Crap like this dishonors and disrespects the innocent lives lost, our brave first responders, and all families and survivors who still carry the pain of 9/11 each and every day,' he added. Johnson, who is in his third Senate term, chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. He said in the interview early this week that 'there's an awful lot of questions' surrounding 9/11 — particularly about the collapse of Building 7, which fell hours after hijackers crashed two commercial planes into the Twin Towers. An investigation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) concluded that Building 7 progressively collapsed from a prolonged fire that couldn't be extinguished due to water supply issues after the building sustained extensive damage. Experts have repeatedly debunked efforts to link Building 7's fall to a controlled demolition. 'It is the firefighters who have been leading the charge for over 20 years to have their legitimate questions answered,' Johnson said in a statement to The Hill Wednesday when asked about the pushback. 'I am honoring them by responding to their concerns. I recommend that everyone watch the documentary 'Calling Out Bravo-7' before criticizing those who are seeking the truth.' Updated: 10:20 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
23-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
House Republican: GOP senator ‘peddling conspiracy theories' about 9/11
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) rebuked Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Tuesday evening for 'peddling conspiracy theories' about the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Johnson, in an interview this week with a conservative influencer, said he wants to hold additional hearings on the attack on the World Trade Center complex in New York City, after watching a documentary and speaking to others who doubt the government's probe into the attack that killed nearly 3,000 people, including hundreds of first responders. 'There are a host of questions that I will be asking, quite honestly, now that my eyes have been opened up,' Johnson said. Lawler tore into the comments, calling them 'crap.' 'Respectfully, Senator Johnson should stop peddling conspiracy theories about the worst terrorist attack in our nation's history and one that forever altered the lives of so many of my fellow New Yorkers,' Lawler wrote on the social media platform X, resharing an article about Johnson's remarks. 'Crap like this dishonors and disrespects the innocent lives lost, our brave first responders, and all families and survivors who still carry the pain of 9/11 each and every day.' Johnson, who is in his third Senate term, chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. He said in the interview early this week that 'there's an awful lot of questions' surrounding 9/11 — particularly about the collapse of Building 7, which fell hours after terrorists crashed two commercial planes into the Twin Towers. An investigation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) concluded that Building 7 progressively collapsed from a prolonged fire that couldn't be extinguished because of water supply issues after the building sustained extensive damage. Experts have repeatedly debunked efforts to link Building 7's fall to a controlled demolition. Johnson's office didn't immediately respond to The Hill's request for comment.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ron Johnson says he thinks Senate could hold hearings on 9/11 conspiracies
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) suggested in an interview released Monday that Congress could hold additional hearings on the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and indicated he's been listening to long-festering and debunked conspiracy theories about the government's alleged involvement. 'There are a host of questions that I will be asking, quite honestly, now that my eyes have been opened up,' Johnson told conservative influencer Benny Johnson on his podcast Monday. Ron Johnson chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. He lauded the 2020 film 'Calling out Bravo 7' that questions the official story behind the collapse of World Trade Center Building 7, a 47-story office building that fell hours after terrorists flew planes into the Twin Towers. Ron Johnson also called the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s investigation 'corrupt.' 'I don't know if you can find structural engineers other than the ones that had the corrupt investigation inside NIST that would say that thing didn't come down in any other way than a controlled demolition,' Ron Johnson said. 'There's an awful lot of questions,' he continued. 'Who ordered the removal and the destruction of all that evidence totally contrary to any other firefighting investigation procedures? I mean, who ordered that, who was in charge? I think there's some basic information. Where's all the documentation from this investigation?' NIST's investigation found that Building 7 progressively collapsed from a prolonged fire that couldn't be extinguished because of water pressure issues after the building sustained extensive damage. Experts have repeatedly debunked efforts to link Building 7's fall to a controlled demolition. The senator said he has spoken to former Rep. Curt Weldon, a Pennsylvania Republican who left the House in 2007 after an unsuccessful reelection bid, about Weldon's claims that former President George W. Bush's administration covered up the government's role and ultimately worked to oust him from Congress. Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson interviewed Weldon about his theories last week. 'Now I will work with [Weldon] to expose what he's willing to expose as well,' Ron Johnson said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Ron Johnson says he thinks Senate could hold hearings on 9/11 conspiracies
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) suggested in an interview released Monday that Congress could hold additional hearings on the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and indicated he's been listening to long-festering and debunked conspiracy theories about the government's alleged involvement. 'There are a host of questions that I will be asking, quite honestly, now that my eyes have been opened up,' Johnson told conservative influencer Benny Johnson on his podcast Monday. Ron Johnson chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. He lauded the 2020 film 'Calling out Bravo 7' that questions the official story behind the collapse of World Trade Center Building 7, a 47-story office building that fell hours after terrorists flew planes into the Twin Towers. Ron Johnson also called the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s investigation 'corrupt.' 'I don't know if you can find structural engineers other than the ones that had the corrupt investigation inside NIST that would say that thing didn't come down in any other way than a controlled demolition,' Ron Johnson said. 'There's an awful lot of questions,' he continued. 'Who ordered the removal and the destruction of all that evidence totally contrary to any other firefighting investigation procedures? I mean, who ordered that, who was in charge? I think there's some basic information. Where's all the documentation from this investigation?' NIST's investigation found that Building 7 progressively collapsed from a prolonged fire that couldn't be extinguished because of water pressure issues after the building sustained extensive damage. Experts have repeatedly debunked efforts to link Building 7's fall to a controlled demolition. The senator said he has spoken to former Rep. Curt Weldon, a Pennsylvania Republican who left the House in 2007 after an unsuccessful reelection bid, about Weldon's claims that President George W. Bush's administration covered up the government's role and ultimately worked to oust him from Congress. Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson interviewed Weldon about his theories last week.
