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Josh Hawley

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Positions

U.S. Senator from Missouri (2019-present)

Attorney General of Missouri (2017-2019)

Organizations

Republican Party

U.S. Senate

Last Updated

January 26, 2026

Description

U.S. Senator from Missouri (2019-present). First senator to announce objection to 2020 election certification. Raised fist in solidarity with January 6 rioters then fled when they breached Capitol.

Fascist Characteristics

election objection leader january 6 solidarity anti democratic rhetoric christian nationalism

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Evidence

First senator to announce he would object to 2020 election certification, inspiring others to follow

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Raised fist in solidarity with protesters who later attacked Capitol; later seen running from rioters

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Blamed 'Pelagian heresy' for American problems and called for America to embrace Christian identity

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Major donor Simon & Schuster canceled his book deal after January 6 due to role in inciting violence

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