Justice Department declines to defend Rep. Mo Brooks against Jan. 6 incitement lawsuit

“…The Justice Department and the House of Representatives declined on Tuesday to represent Rep. Mo Brooks in a lawsuit that accuses him of helping to incite the deadly riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6.

The Alabama Republican is one of several defendants in the suit filed by Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.)…”

Democrat congressman sues. Democrat Justice Department will not defend.