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McHenry Slams Trump's Honor for Jan. 6 Rioter Babbitt

8/29/2025

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Former GOP Congressman Patrick McHenry condemned President Trump's plan to honor Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt with a military funeral.
McHenry described Babbitt's actions as cowardly and unworthy of military honors.
The Air Force intends to reverse its earlier decision and grant Babbitt's family a military funeral.
Babbitt, an Air Force veteran, was shot during the Capitol riot.

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Former GOP Congressman Patrick McHenry condemned President Trump's plan to honor Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt with a military funeral.
McHenry described Babbitt's actions as cowardly and unworthy of military honors.
The Air Force intends to reverse its earlier decision and grant Babbitt's family a military funeral.
Babbitt, an Air Force veteran, was shot during the Capitol riot.