Rep. Jasmine Crockett is one of the Democrats on the newly-formed subcommittee to investigate Jan. 6 (Getty Images)
"On that day, there was an attempt to tear apart our democracy brick by brick. In fact, they laid the foundation, unfortunately, for what we are experiencing right now," Crockett said. "Because if those in power had done what they should have done, which was to go through with an impeachment conviction, none of us would be enduring what we are enduring now."
Trump was impeached by the House after the riot but acquitted by the Senate, which did not reach the two-thirds threshold to convict him of high crimes and misdemeanors.
The president has denied responsibility in the protest despite Democrats accusing him of fomenting the violence. He's also since pardoned rioters convicted for their parts in the event.
Crockett accused Republicans of using the panel to create "distractions and division."
"We are not going to allow them to whitewash this," she said. "We will expose the lies, and we will continue to hold accountable those that tried to overthrow the will of the people, including the president. This is not about Democrats versus Republicans. This is about defending the Constitution."
Rep. Eric Swalwell was tapped to lead Democrats on the panel (John Lamparski)
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It is customary for party leaders to select members of their caucus to sit on committees, though final approval rests with the majority.
In addition to Crockett, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., was named ranking Democrat on the subcommittee, joined by Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, was given an honorary role.
Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for a response to Crockett's remarks.
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