“Maj. Jason Watson took part in an event organized by the Removal Coalition alongside activists (including Jessica Denson), and Rep. Al Green publicly appeared with Watson and was present for the protest/arrest.”
Attributed to RedState (Rusty Weiss)
Article asserts Watson's appearance was tied to leftist advocacy groups and states that Rep. Al Green appeared with Watson at the event, spoke in support afterward, and was present for the protest/arrest.
What the proof shows
Contemporary reporting and official statements show Major Jason Watson spoke at a press conference organized by the Removal Coalition (its founder Jessica Denson introduced him) and later staged a solo protest on the House steps. Rep. Al Green attended the press conference and escorted Watson toward the House steps, and Green later posted a video praising Watson — but multiple sources and the U.S. Capitol Police statement say the member of Congress left the area before officers arrested Watson. RedState’s core linkages are correct (Removal Coalition/Jessica Denson; Al Green’s attendance and post-arrest support) but its phrase that Green “was present for the protest/arrest” omits the important detail that Green departed before the arrest, which could give a misleading impression that he remained at the moment Watson was taken into custody.
Corrected version
Major Jason Watson spoke at a press conference organized by the Removal Coalition (founder Jessica Denson introduced him) and later staged a solo protest on the House steps. Rep. Al Green attended the press conference and escorted Watson toward the steps; Green left the area before Capitol Police arrested Watson and afterward posted a video praising Watson.
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References and proof
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Air Force major arrested on Capitol steps during protest calling for Trump impeachment ↗
Air Force TimesWatson spoke at a press conference organized by the Removal Coalition; 'Denson, who introduced Watson for his speech' and 'Rep. Al Green ... then left the area'.
Airman arrested during Capitol Hill protest urging Trump and Vance’s impeachment ↗
Washington ExaminerThe advocacy group Removal Coalition organized the press conference... 'When the Member of Congress left the area... Jason Watson was then arrested for 22-1307 Crowding, Obstructing, and Incommoding.'
Air Force officer arrested at Capitol after calling for Trump's impeachment ↗
NBC Washington / NBC NewsThe event was organized by the Removal Coalition... attended by Rep. Al Green, D‑Texas. 'When the Member of Congress left the area, our officers gave the man lawful orders...'
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