Don Berthiaume, nominated by former President Donald Trump to serve as inspector general at the Department of Justice, declined to refer to the January 6 events as an 'attack' during his confirmation hearing. Berthiaume, who is currently a career employee at the Justice Department and has been serving as inspector general, faced questioning from U.S. senators on June 17, 2026, as part of the confirmation process for his permanent role.
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Trump Nominee for DOJ Inspector General Refuses to Label January 6 as an 'Attack'
During his confirmation hearing on June 17, 2026, Don Berthiaume, Trump's nominee for inspector general at the Department of Justice, did not label the January 6 events as an 'attack.' He is currently serving as inspector general and is undergoing the confirmation process to take up the role permanently.
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Trump official declines to call January 6 an ‘attack’, describing ‘protests and such’
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Trump Nominee for DOJ Inspector General Refuses to Label January 6 as an 'Attack'