Beowulf Clears His Throat Theatrically

The January 6th committee plays video of pro-Trump supporters saying Trump was calling them to D.C. based on his Dec. 19 tweet.

One of them predicted a "red wedding," referencing the infamous Game of Thrones scene that depicted a "mass slaughter" according to Rep. Raskin

— Norah O'Donnell 🇺🇸 (@NorahODonnell) July 12, 2022

"Red wedding" calls to mass slaughter.

GOT makes an appearance.

— Elizabeth H.C. McLaughlin (she/her) (@ECMcLaughlin) July 12, 2022

G.R.R. got it from “Beowulf.” Specifically, a story told during the celebratory feast after the defeat of Grendel’s mother.

It appears to be a recounting of an historical event.

Truth remains stranger than fiction.