EDITORIAL: U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks wants to kick someone's rear end, but he should start with his own

Jul. 9—It's rare when we agree with U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, on anything.

But this week, the congressman seemed to blame Donald Trump for encouraging his own outrageous comments at the Jan. 6 Capitol rally with the former president's ticked-off supporters.

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James Bennett is Executive Editor. Contact him at 256-235-3540 or jbennett@annistonstar.com.