Democracy on Trial: Rusty Bowers (interview) | FRONTLINE

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  • Rusty Bowers served as Arizona’s speaker of the House from 2019-23. He testified before the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol and received a John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award in 2022.
    The following interview was conducted by Kirk Documentary Group’s Mike Wiser for FRONTLINE on Oct. 20, 2023. It has been edited for clarity and length.
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  • @frontline
    @frontline  Před 3 měsíci +246

    This interview is being published as part of FRONTLINE’s Transparency Project, an effort to open up the source material behind our documentaries. Explore more interviews from "Democracy on Trial" here: czcams.com/play/PL_pPc6-qR9ZyWnFlH6G5Ph_r_PKmNs0wG.html

    • @JeanGillespie-fp7rs
      @JeanGillespie-fp7rs Před 3 měsíci +19

      We MUST REMEMBER, never allowing ourselves to be so ignorant & foolish!!

    • @stevenbobrooks9679
      @stevenbobrooks9679 Před 3 měsíci +20

      At least someone cares on truth and honor

    • @Matt-pt6rl
      @Matt-pt6rl Před 3 měsíci +8

      Great to hear about Frontline Transparency Project , let’s get 9/11 episode out and finally talk truth about the events that caused thousands of deaths

    • @richardfiorentino3951
      @richardfiorentino3951 Před 3 měsíci +9

      I love this interview - I wonder if my friends and family who are Trump followers (I voted for Trump in 2020 because I wanted Biden to run for President after Obama) not sure why Hilary was chosen ? Trump is a opportunist and so am I and he is an amazing strategist (that year 2016) to run against Hillary - I still am confused how or why was Hilary nominated and where was BIDEN why did he not run ?

    • @Matt-pt6rl
      @Matt-pt6rl Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@sve8140 in Iran , he keeps mentioning it

  • @georgewarner7210
    @georgewarner7210 Před 3 měsíci +553

    I am a complete democrat and a very liberal 40 year old man. And I’m 100% positive that there are a lot of policy issues that Rusty Bowers and I would disagree on. But I think this man is a great American hero! His testimony at the Jan 6th hearing brought me to tears and it’s a shame that there aren’t more people like him in office. I can’t imagine that I would ever vote for too many on his side of the isle…but based on integrity alone, I wouldn’t mind if he was a high up official somewhere in my district or in the United States Government. The Republican Party is ridiculous right now and for the sake of this country I wish it was filled with people like Rusty Bowers. He’s a good man who cares about this country and about what’s right…and that’s clear when he tells his story.

    • @fs5775
      @fs5775 Před 3 měsíci +52

      brought me to tears too and I'm a democrat. i'm honored to share my nationality with Rusty, he's a great American

    • @OHAli
      @OHAli Před 3 měsíci +38

      Feel the exact same way. We need more republicans with integrity like Rusty Bowers. He respects the constitution (what we hope for but can no longer expect for all elected officials)!

    • @tomretallick1719
      @tomretallick1719 Před 3 měsíci +44

      I’m with you sir. I haven’t felt that stirring in my gut for a long time, that sense that somewhere inside of us is a bond that is more than love of country, it’s the responsibility of giving your word. An oath that’s an old fashioned way of life that sadly has to many have no time for. Mr Trump counted on unscrupulous people to help him in lawyers dirty work, thankfully they ran up against folks who still remember what integrity looks and feels like.👍

    • @diannef315
      @diannef315 Před 3 měsíci +42

      I have never voted for a republican and never will, but I admire this republican greatly.

    • @Stretesky
      @Stretesky Před 3 měsíci +17

      It’s not how charming or appealing reps are, it’s what people stand for in policy and support, including other candidates. The biggest problem with voting style is wanting to be entertained or be won by persona, over what laws are supported or put in place. No one has time to look into what their lives depend on.
      That makes choosing rotten tomatoes popular, including the status quos of abuses and cultural violence, not highlighted in talks. Vital information is conveniently omitted, while people believe they they vote for someone who could be their buddy or thinks like them. These are the oldest manipulations strategies in the books.
      This is how we get voters that support people that harm and destroy their personal interests, livelihoods and lives, not to mention most everyone else too. Then civilians look around wondering why little works well and so many things are not working for for most, and minority is royally served. Even all of that doesn’t motivate people to become active citizens. Life is not a lived in the bleachers.

  • @ColorOfExcellence
    @ColorOfExcellence Před 3 měsíci +490

    Glad oaths still matter to some people.

    • @fs5775
      @fs5775 Před 3 měsíci +18

      it shouldn't be rare but sadly it is. they don't make most of 'em like Rusty

    • @LeeePowers
      @LeeePowers Před 3 měsíci

      MAGA are the only RINOs

    • @lisacarracino3393
      @lisacarracino3393 Před 3 měsíci +21

      Without an oath to that contract, we don't have America. That's all that is holding us together, I just pray there are enough of us to keep it.

    • @johntodd8854
      @johntodd8854 Před 3 měsíci

      It makes you wonder, and myself fearful, exactly how many stats electors were changed over to dubious MAga party members the past four years. How many years long devoted election board workers were purged and how many volunteer poll workers had been intimidated to leave by cult Trump supporters over the past four years. Perhaps in states such as Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Georgia have cannibalized their election counting process in favor of MagA " do gooders" who so much believe our Savior is Donald Trump that they would be less than honest in promoting a fair and lawful election...... remember, there are within the MAga elite power
      brokers who had already tried last time around to replace duly elected state voting reps with their own choices in order to pay service to their MagaGod Trump. These people are not normal. They are 100% committed to getting their leader elected and for some, that means any action they may devise is justified to "save the country"..

    • @WiseNationalSocialism
      @WiseNationalSocialism Před 3 měsíci +2

      I think this guys of ofsh it.

  • @scottperry9581
    @scottperry9581 Před 3 měsíci +202

    I just turned 70 and have lived in Arizona for the past 20 years. I am not a Republican and do not respect the party here, but I have immense respect and gratitude for you and your integrity.

    • @wellokayyes1266
      @wellokayyes1266 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I’m sure you believe Katie Hobbs really won too right lmao.

    • @johnwebster76
      @johnwebster76 Před 2 měsíci +15

      ​@@wellokayyes1266
      Kari Lake put forth the same evidence. You people need to grow up. Do you think the National Inquirer is a legitimate news source? That's just how you guys sound

    • @DDEENY
      @DDEENY Před 2 měsíci

      @bster76 There is much evidence supporting the notion that President Kennedy's assassination was wrought by a conspiracy, but almost nobody cares. We're talking about a genuine coup d'etat, the only one in U.S. history. This ought to be of utmost importance because it will likely happen again. Many people believe that Donald Trump's 2020 election was stolen, and many people believe that Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated President Kennedy. It's difficult to confront the fact that so many Americans are so gullible but that's because they're also lazy, unintelligent and indifferent and thus easily fooled.

    • @DDEENY
      @DDEENY Před 2 měsíci +14

      Rusty Bowers has done something quite rare in this world - HE RESISTED THE DEVIL. _"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."_ (James 4:7) Rusty Bowers is the victor.

    • @michaelFat2112
      @michaelFat2112 Před 2 měsíci +8

      @@DDEENYcouldn’t have said it better.
      The only thing necessary for evil to triumph in the world is that good men do nothing

  • @rosap4043
    @rosap4043 Před 3 měsíci +76

    I’m 69 and grew up in Az. I am a retired attorney and Democrat who felt proud to know that Rusty Bowers is a patriot that respects the law!

  • @DavidTarekLifestyle
    @DavidTarekLifestyle Před 3 měsíci +558

    Proud of you Sir. Not as a Republican, but as an American!!

    • @h.h.4408
      @h.h.4408 Před 3 měsíci +18

      Me too!!! 👍👌👏💪

    • @CampaignSeasonIsOn
      @CampaignSeasonIsOn Před 3 měsíci

      Using the white power emoji says you're confused ​@@h.h.4408

    • @juliewhite7469
      @juliewhite7469 Před 3 měsíci +13

      🇺🇲🗽🇺🇲🗽🇺🇲

    • @charlescarter3595
      @charlescarter3595 Před 3 měsíci +18

      During his testimony before Congress, even after listing all of Trump's crimes, RUSTY BOWERS testified he will still vote for Trump. I don't know why this wasn't included in the puff piece.

    • @vickilawrence7207
      @vickilawrence7207 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Absolutely

  • @tomretallick1719
    @tomretallick1719 Před 3 měsíci +508

    I’m 66 and remember the Watergate hearings, when Republicans and Democrats together remembered their oath and put partisanship aside to keep the Republic on a higher plain. Mr.
    Bowers’ children will be eternally proud of their father’s willingness to stand on principle. Mr McConnell, Mr Cruz, Mr Scott and the rest of the complaisant GOP I hope you’re watching, because that’s what public service should look like.

    • @briancusick3514
      @briancusick3514 Před 3 měsíci +23

      Amen to that!

    • @amybock6499
      @amybock6499 Před 3 měsíci +35

      But the corrupt can't care. They are incapable of understanding what is just and what is unjust. The corrupt only know how to serve their own egos and lusts, nothing else.

    • @debrajonet1497
      @debrajonet1497 Před 3 měsíci

      Yes, and what has happened to the GOP? They don't stand for anything Democratic any longer.

    • @marielacharite-io5iq
      @marielacharite-io5iq Před 3 měsíci +12

      There’s no more bi partisan

    • @mainely8007
      @mainely8007 Před 3 měsíci

      @@marielacharite-io5iqIt started with Reagan and Gingrich who insisted the Republicans stop having comity with Democrats - he literally called state governors and told them to stop doing events where both sides would have dinner or barbecues together.
      The Republicans treated the Democrats like pure evil, enemies that must be destroyed; democratic party members would extend a hand of friendship to the Republicans and they would pull back a bloody stump.
      The Democratic party have decided to fight back and the right wing crybabies can't handle it - they can dish it but they can't take it.

  • @PoggeB13
    @PoggeB13 Před 3 měsíci +22

    I'm a liberal Democrat.
    My admiration for you is off the charts. Every country loving, democracy loving American who, like me, took an oath to protect the Constitution owes you a debt. God bless.

  • @jitendraTejani
    @jitendraTejani Před 2 měsíci +9

    Proud of you Mr. Rusty, Your integrity has kept our democracy intact.

  • @cmeeblkout
    @cmeeblkout Před 3 měsíci +147

    I'm from AZ and still live here and Rusty is by far a Hero! Thank you for your service Sir

  • @johnfrench3195
    @johnfrench3195 Před 3 měsíci +252

    Impressive in his humility, sense of humour and it is really good to see somebody with integrity. Gives me hope for all of us.

    • @dragosapina5692
      @dragosapina5692 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yes, but where is Kate?

    • @conniekimble1782
      @conniekimble1782 Před 2 měsíci

      I so wish every single dump supporter was forced to sit and listen to this great interview.

    • @olenfersoi8887
      @olenfersoi8887 Před 2 měsíci

      Sure...but still an ultra-conservative sc*mbag who, though he did not violate his oath by supporting Trmp's tactics to steal an election, still approves of doing so by gerrymandering, and agrees with rigging the courts with corrupt judges who are happy to violate THEIR oaths. Such people don't reserve respect just because they do 1 or 2 ethical things in their life.

    • @DDEENY
      @DDEENY Před 2 měsíci +3

      I can't put this video down. I need to watch this over and over and over to quell my cynicism re: American politics. Finally I feel hopeful again.

    • @dcgreenspro
      @dcgreenspro Před 10 dny

      It’s hilarious how the Ted Cruz support laughs his way thru a president trying to steal the election based on nothing. All for the Supreme Court.

  • @theresapotter
    @theresapotter Před 2 měsíci +6

    Congressman Bowers, listening to your words & watching this video, today/March 10, 2024, was truly a healing experience for me. God bless you. You are an angel.

  • @rap4880
    @rap4880 Před 3 měsíci +33

    "Yeah, there's fraud that happens, people cheat, it happens, but to do something of this magnitude...it doesn't just take me, or the director, it takes thousands and thousands of people to do this. It didn't happen." Thank you, Mr. Bowers.

  • @melissaverduin3693
    @melissaverduin3693 Před 3 měsíci +89

    Thank you Rusty...🙏 for telling the truth & keeping your oath to the Constitution and our country!🇺🇸

  • @joylightclub
    @joylightclub Před 3 měsíci +298

    Integrity. This is why I believe folks like Rusty will prevail and see off the charlatans.

    • @solarwind907
      @solarwind907 Před 3 měsíci

      Integrty? He voted for Trump. Trump would sell his own mother down the river.
      Just another natural resource extraction at all cost Republican.
      I wonder where he’ll move to when Arizona is too hot to live?

    • @jeansherwood2428
      @jeansherwood2428 Před 3 měsíci

      Millions of Americans don't seem to like integrity anymore.

    • @charlescarter3595
      @charlescarter3595 Před 3 měsíci +10

      During his testimony before Congress, even after listing all of Trump's crimes, RUSTY BOWERS testified he will still vote for Trump. I don't know why this wasn't included in the puff piece.

    • @Junkinsally
      @Junkinsally Před 3 měsíci

      Dude has zero integrity! He just said he voted for Trump knowing who and what he was BECAUSE of his Supreme Court picks!!! He admitted he was wanting to enact social change. He’s dancing around it claiming he wasn’t “a party guy” and clean water is his “thing”. He’s an old man used to get more opportunities than he’s actually qualified for because of the patriarchy and wants desperately to continue that backward thinking. Just because he’s smart enough to know that if he went along with Trump election tampering his butt would be held accountable so he said “enough i’m out” absolutely doesn’t make him a hero or good person.

    • @desertdetroiter428
      @desertdetroiter428 Před 3 měsíci +4

      Integrity?

  • @debrajonet1497
    @debrajonet1497 Před 3 měsíci +15

    Mr. Rusty Bower you truely are a good man for standing up for the truth and the Constitution. I applaud you!

  • @leslieparris7866
    @leslieparris7866 Před 3 měsíci +22

    Best sentence at 1:09:30: "There are people that are totally happy with ignorance... and to upset their view, I can't help them." 👏👏👏

  • @CurtOntheRadio
    @CurtOntheRadio Před 3 měsíci +61

    God bless Rusty. Laughter and tears and impeccable integrity. Thank you.

  • @DreadedEgg
    @DreadedEgg Před 3 měsíci +199

    Rusty Bowers is a patriot.

    • @timfuscaldo3024
      @timfuscaldo3024 Před 3 měsíci +10

      No kidding!!

    • @glenofthenorth8292
      @glenofthenorth8292 Před 3 měsíci

      Every MAGA Republican believes that they are patriots as well, but the problem is ... they're idiots! I'm neither an Arizonan nor an American, bu what I like about Rusty is that he is a down to earth, common sense kinda guy. My sense is that he is honest as well. I would vote for him if I had a franchise ... and I sincerely hope that Americans can somehow fix their country in the aftermath of the debacle that was their most recent presidential federal election.

    • @richardfiorentino3951
      @richardfiorentino3951 Před 3 měsíci +15

      I did not know about Rusty and I wonder how many other men have that level of integrity THANK YOU RUSTY FOR BEING A REAL MAN OF YOUR WORD AND A KNIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY

    • @paisleyjane14
      @paisleyjane14 Před 3 měsíci +7

      Talk about changing peoples minds on the character or lack thereof of politicians! Proves to all of us that generalizations that lead to stereotypes, serve no one.

    • @thereseevavonzweydorf9797
      @thereseevavonzweydorf9797 Před 3 měsíci +7

      Hats off to Rusty Bowers. Have seen him in the hearings and I was impressed. Greeting from Germany to this gentleman.

  • @alwayslernin4400
    @alwayslernin4400 Před 3 měsíci +17

    Thank you Frontline for another unbiased and open interview. You have the best interviews because you ask the questions we all have and then let them answer fully. I've just recently heard of Mr. Bowers and did not know until now what he was put through for his integrity. It makes me so proud to have him and people like him in my country but it also makes me want to cry to see the pain the republicans have caused to the lives and friendships to people that love their country and to do all that damage without a care just for their ego and greed. Seeing all the Americans standing for our constitution gives me more hope. The real patriots salute you Mr. Bowers. You made our country proud.

  • @Rebeca-sd1md
    @Rebeca-sd1md Před 3 měsíci +8

    What a wonderful, inspiring, and touching interview! I don't say this lightly. I don't agree politically with Mr Rusty, but very few times in my life have I watched such an interview like this one. Genuine respect and admiration for a real and American patriot and hero! I love his sense of humor as well. Too bad people like him are now a rarity in the Republican party. Thank you for this great interview!

  • @panoptos4163
    @panoptos4163 Před 3 měsíci +256

    Frontline should win all the awards this year-really raised the bar.

    • @gazjaz2010
      @gazjaz2010 Před 3 měsíci +13

      they been producing top quality for decades now, but ok ... congrats on finding em

    • @panoptos4163
      @panoptos4163 Před 3 měsíci

      @@gazjaz2010 snide comments welcome. I’ve watched 30+ years worth, and these last two seasons are qualitatively different in terms of the production and investigative work. Congrats on being a douche.

    • @diannef315
      @diannef315 Před 3 měsíci +3

      ​@@gazjaz2010Agreed, especially about economics

    • @PedroBrando
      @PedroBrando Před 3 měsíci +1

      Legacy media outlets are going of business and laying off employees in record numbers.

    • @user-cd2ut4fx1m
      @user-cd2ut4fx1m Před 3 měsíci +6

      Mainstream nonsense

  • @chrissmyth2402
    @chrissmyth2402 Před 3 měsíci +133

    Thank you, Mr Bowers. One hour, fourteen minutes, thirty-seven seconds of sanity.

    • @billwalsh388
      @billwalsh388 Před 3 měsíci +14

      It's nice to know that not all republicans were all in on the corrupt bargain.

    • @heynow01
      @heynow01 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@billwalsh388Lol, couldn't be more obvious. Just look at the ballot signatures, clown.
      This guy dismissed every single issue and knew he was lying about it, but kept up his cover very well, in spite of the facts proving them false.
      He called the audit a farce, but doesn't mention that his election buddies covered up the fake ballots and the fake signatures.
      They fought and fought so hard against an audit and after they finally agreed they deleted the log files and had massive chain of custody missing seals and incorrect counts.
      This guy took an oath to the constitution.
      He saw how his election people and the BOS Republicans refused to turn over the router traffic files claiming it was private because the sheriff used it too.

    • @heynow01
      @heynow01 Před 3 měsíci

      For this fool to not understand that only in red precincts the in person voters were told to use the provided sharpie to mark their ballots knowing full well that the ballot paper they were using was the light weight and allowed bleed through and made the ballot get rejected in the tabulator.
      Then no matter how many times you did it, it would get rejected. After the 3rd time the election person would have you fill out a new ballot, which would also fail because they kept insisting on using a sharpie.
      At that point you had to leave your ballot to be adjudicated by someone behind closed doors.
      The counting of the votes showed impossible spikes of virtually every vote being for Creepy. The kind of spikes that indicate the ballots are not real.

    • @Toquer88
      @Toquer88 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@billwalsh388The Democrats are corrupt as the day is long.

  • @Schatzie301
    @Schatzie301 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Im not a Republican and do not live in Arizona but I am so grateful for you and the others who spoke truth to power. You are a hero. It would have been so easy to go along with this. It took great courage and integrity to stand up for what is right. Thank you!

  • @FilmCricket9
    @FilmCricket9 Před 3 měsíci +8

    I am such a fan of his now. Such honesty and integrity. I wish all Republicans could be like him.

  • @lewisstreet7266
    @lewisstreet7266 Před 3 měsíci +83

    Amazing! Rusty embodies the best of American “spirit” and “values”!

  • @paristexassaigon
    @paristexassaigon Před 3 měsíci +95

    Thank you so very much Rusty Bowers for your courage and integrity. You are obviously a good man. I wish the best for you and your family.

    • @lindabalent2755
      @lindabalent2755 Před měsícem +3

      He is more of a real Republican, real Conservative,...which Trump and MAGA is not!

  • @user-xt3yz2wt1b
    @user-xt3yz2wt1b Před 3 měsíci +6

    I'm a very keen observer of US politics living in the UK. We tend to watch in despair from our little island at what is happening to a country that we see as our greatest friend and leader of the cause of democracy. It was heart-warming to see that there remains in the GOP people that have the integrity of Rusty Bowers (Brad Raffensperger et al).
    I once used to teach a uni course on the Enlightenment, and a big element of that concentrated upon the Founding Fathers and the Constitution they developed enshrining the democratic principles the Enlightenment thinkers risked their lives to espouse. Please God let the individuals prepared to defend the astonishing legacy bequeathed by the Founding Fathers ultimately triumph over the appalling threat to US Democracy posed by the MAGA mob.

  • @aesea57804
    @aesea57804 Před 2 měsíci +4

    This man is such a breath of fresh air. Straightforward, honest, intelligent, solid integrity, speaks clearly, can sort out the key issues and make a plan. “I got a subpoena and off we go.” No whining, straight respect for the law. And his humor! What a blessing. He was voted out. That is a humiliation for his state.

  • @sideeye7958
    @sideeye7958 Před 3 měsíci +256

    Thanks for not interrupting Mr. Rusty as he was speaking 🗣️

    • @JeanGillespie-fp7rs
      @JeanGillespie-fp7rs Před 3 měsíci

      Lol.....

    • @ryanreedgibson
      @ryanreedgibson Před 3 měsíci +19

      PBS always posts the full interview for everyone. I wish other outlets would as well but they only use interviews to support their own narrative.

    • @goodwillcooking1801
      @goodwillcooking1801 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@ryanreedgibson Everyone knows they do this because of their liberal bias... /s

    • @alfhodges3915
      @alfhodges3915 Před 3 měsíci

      ?@@goodwillcooking1801

    • @ryanreedgibson
      @ryanreedgibson Před 3 měsíci

      @@goodwillcooking1801 Literally the most neutral news in the country. But this isn't about sides. Conservatism is dead in America. Now it's the cult of leader.

  • @mayito9100
    @mayito9100 Před 3 měsíci +101

    A man has the confidence to take his losses with dignity. A man is humble and does not cower in the face of defeat. A man stands by his word alone and doesn't feel a need to force others. A man leads by example, not force, nor through threats or violence. A man is not a coward and doesn't cry just because others are different. A man defends those who are less able to defend themselves. A man never kicks down at those with less power.

    • @oil_can
      @oil_can Před 3 měsíci +13

      Based on that definition, Rusty Bowers is a man.
      But Donald Trump isn’t.

    • @Chris-mb5lh
      @Chris-mb5lh Před 3 měsíci +3

      love it....

  • @tonyodalaigh7993
    @tonyodalaigh7993 Před 3 měsíci +8

    What a joy to listen to this honest man tell his story. It’s wonderful that he says with pride that he is a believer. May God continue to shower him and his family with many blessings for the rest of his days. Margaret from Ireland☘️

  • @kathleencassel368
    @kathleencassel368 Před 3 měsíci +4

    God bless you for standing up for the constitution

  • @karynleigh7792
    @karynleigh7792 Před 3 měsíci +110

    I'm so proud of you for what you did! How you stuck to your oath! I'm also glad to see how you are able to laugh about it today! As an Arizonan for the last 40+ years, thank you for your many years of diligent service! Thank you for being the smart, educated man that you are, who didn't fall for all of Trump's BS!

  • @lewisstreet7266
    @lewisstreet7266 Před 3 měsíci +110

    Rusty is a nice intelligent honest REPUBLICAN👏

    • @loge10
      @loge10 Před 3 měsíci +6

      Unfortunately, a rarity in this most scary of electoral seasons...

    • @loantran-thanh7795
      @loantran-thanh7795 Před 3 měsíci +5

      So rare nowadays. The man is a diamond shining through

  • @coloradotrish7297
    @coloradotrish7297 Před 3 měsíci +25

    Love long-running, factual Frontline! Support Frontline please. Thank you Mr. Bowers for upholding our essential constitution and not bowing down to all the HUGE amount of pressure that came from the highest office in the U.S. Thank you for testifying so thoroughly on Jan. 6. Be well, from Colorado.

  • @laurameans7904
    @laurameans7904 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Thank you for your Service Rusty Bowers
    for your Honor &
    Integrity and Oath to our Country 🇺🇲
    Many Blessings 🙏🕊️

  • @moceri55
    @moceri55 Před 3 měsíci +134

    Here is a guy walking through Washington looking at all the statues and art of great Americans that he admires who played a pivotal roll in this countries history probably not ever thinking that he is among them. Thank you Honorable Mr. Bowers. I may not align with you politically but our mutual love of this country unites us as brothers. Thank you, all I can say is thank you.

    • @stephaniec3722
      @stephaniec3722 Před 3 měsíci +11

      I'm with you on that!

    • @missrose0077
      @missrose0077 Před 3 měsíci +6

      It makes me think of the hard right maga people currently in Congress and wonder if they see any of those things.

    • @monsue7056
      @monsue7056 Před 3 měsíci +5

      ​@@missrose0077 IMO NO they don't.

    • @lhoward9593
      @lhoward9593 Před 3 měsíci +3

      ​@@missrose0077They just want to "burn it all down."

    • @moceri55
      @moceri55 Před 3 měsíci

      MAGA is willing to sink the ship to kill the captain when that captain is a Democrat.

  • @erniefabregas2619
    @erniefabregas2619 Před 3 měsíci +112

    Mister Rusty Bower you're a true American Patriot , God bless you Sir , Thank you for your Service to The American People & Our Constitution , America is not just a place it's a people

    • @len2842
      @len2842 Před 3 měsíci +2

      A christian can be a political patriarch? .. Jesus said to the one who owns it all' -Matthew 4:8-10; .. what political party' was Jesus affiliation? Who did Jesus advocate for' Paul warnes of false trachers like ones at -2Timothy 3:1-7; of early concern' "8" of Galatians 1: 1 - eight;

    • @johntodd8854
      @johntodd8854 Před 3 měsíci

      Rusty Bowers is not unlike the very vast of honest election officials around our whole country who takes and stands by their path of service. SINCE the election four years ago, I'm not so sure that can or will be said of some of our Maga replacement officials in high election positions. No wonder Trump acts so entitled, stubborn and self assured at his trials. He KNOWS the fix is in at selected statewide turnover locations where he has been assured his flunky officials are "in place" too deliver winning results, They've had 4yrs to "make a difference" for Trump! He has everything riding on it and seems pretty cocky he will overcome this time..... honestly or dishonestly.

    • @johntodd8854
      @johntodd8854 Před 3 měsíci +7

      ​@@len2842Oh, no doubt Jesus would be a full blown leftist Democrat. Definitely would be in the MAga churches giving them a piece of his mind!!

    • @erniefabregas2619
      @erniefabregas2619 Před 3 měsíci

      @len2842 Yeah Jesus would warn us of those who falsified that thier The Chosen one who would grab women by thier private parts because of who he is , 3 time Adulterer , Con man , a charlatan , Jesus called them Den of Vipers , Generations of Vipers , how can ye , being evil , speak good things , for our of the abundance of the heart speaketh - Matthew 12:34

  • @sarahzwolle4107
    @sarahzwolle4107 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Thank you Mr speaker.God bless you and your family ❤ from the Netherlands.

  • @kimmurphy5107
    @kimmurphy5107 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Thankyou Rusty Bowers for being who you are! Your strength and honesty should shine in our historical records all the way to the stars!!!

  • @diannadima7082
    @diannadima7082 Před 3 měsíci +150

    Bless you Rusty Bowers, Please don't be silent. You have been truthful. Iam sorry for the retribuction you have recieved from your testimony. I am so moved by your coming forward. I pray that those who have been corrupt by the t rump rhetoric I pray that they will see the truth before it is too late. America does not want a dictator. Please America wake up. What a powerful testimoney Rusty Bowers has just produced. I pray you will listen up. God keep America SAFE!!!

    • @charlescarter3595
      @charlescarter3595 Před 3 měsíci +5

      During his testimony before Congress, even after listing all of Trump's crimes, RUSTY BOWERS testified he will still vote for Trump. I don't know why this wasn't included in the puff piece.

    • @debrajonet1497
      @debrajonet1497 Před 3 měsíci +5

      Yes! No dictators in America! We are better as a Nation without it!

    • @mickilicyes5399
      @mickilicyes5399 Před 3 měsíci +2

      ​@@charlescarter3595After listening to this interview, I find that hard to believe, but even if this is true it doesn't negate his testimony. Im curious what your agenda is here, I have seen you post this several times.

    • @charlescarter3595
      @charlescarter3595 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@mickilicyes5399 I didn't say it negates testimony I just said he still supports Trump

    • @mickilicyes5399
      @mickilicyes5399 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@charlescarter3595 And? He still did a great service to our country by testifying.

  • @judydyer
    @judydyer Před 3 měsíci +76

    Absolutely wonderful human being. A true American. On the same level as J. Michael Luttig.

    • @user-eq8ui4ln4f
      @user-eq8ui4ln4f Před 3 měsíci +7

      THIS MANS FAMILY MUST BE REALLY PROUD OF HIM INTEGRITY DECENCY TRUTH IF ONLY THERE WERE MORE LIKE HIM WHAT A RESPECTABLE DECENT PRESIDENT HE WOULD MAKE

    • @thomasw.5344
      @thomasw.5344 Před 3 měsíci +1

  • @cherylecaneda9457
    @cherylecaneda9457 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I’m very proud of you and I don’t even know you, not because I’m a demo and you a Republican, truth is truth and you did it with integrity 🤙👍🏼😌thank you🙏

  • @noryzola1770
    @noryzola1770 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Wow! Rusty Bowers, im glad you bring this up. Thank you for your honesty.

  • @Dusk2898
    @Dusk2898 Před 3 měsíci +43

    All I can say, right now, is, WOW!! We should be having him talk at schools to our children. Wonderful.❤

  • @sideeye7958
    @sideeye7958 Před 3 měsíci +59

    Thank you Sir for saving our democracy 💙🔵

  • @pamelaboyack8390
    @pamelaboyack8390 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thank you, Rusty Bowers. You are a man a deep integrity. May God bless America.

  • @megantaylor4189
    @megantaylor4189 Před 3 měsíci +5

    A riveting interview. I found it incredibly moving. Bravo Rusty Bowers.

  • @martinkaranja4208
    @martinkaranja4208 Před 3 měsíci +38

    Gentleman with great integrity, honor and courage 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @tomretallick1719
    @tomretallick1719 Před 3 měsíci +65

    Very on point with his dire warnings about truth and the end of our democracy. Thank you Mr. Bower and PBS for another insightful long interview.

  • @TheMarialm66
    @TheMarialm66 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Another good one. Thank you Mr. Bowers for having the courage to stand firm. We won’t forget you.

  • @vaughn686
    @vaughn686 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I love this guy!! Honest and true but at the same time funny, very personable. I almost wonder if this was the highlight of his day that day. His testimony during the hearing was amazing.

  • @jodywho6696
    @jodywho6696 Před 3 měsíci +19

    Thank you for standing up for TRUTH. ✨🇺🇸✨

  • @tossempossum4886
    @tossempossum4886 Před 3 měsíci +41

    A man who stands his ground.. And knows the Constitution..

  • @anncarmichael4105
    @anncarmichael4105 Před 3 měsíci +4

    "What does it mean to swear [an] oath?" worth a larger public discussion! Well done, Speaker Bowers.

  • @eachlovediva
    @eachlovediva Před 3 měsíci +4

    This interview was touching and I thank Rusty for his integrity and strength and for doing the right thing under pressure. If telling the truth makes some friends unhappy then they’re not the friends you want or deserve. Peace comes with knowing and being your true self and that integrity gives all of us hope. ♥️

  • @virginiatyree6705
    @virginiatyree6705 Před 3 měsíci +54

    Great interview. Thanks Frontline for posting and helping to save the USA Republic.

  • @saraharrison6836
    @saraharrison6836 Před 3 měsíci +75

    I was watching live J6 as I had tuned in to watch the certification. I watched Bowers' testimony before the J6 committee. I had so much respect for him during his testimony.
    I have never voted GOP in my life. But, i felt so compelled by Bower as a rational and honorable human being. My impressions about J6 and Bowers dont originate in media or party manipulation. They are my own reactions to that which j witnessd through citizen participation. By watching live sources as they occur. I listen to the pundits AFTER watching government events as they occur.
    Massive respect, Rusty.

    • @nettwench
      @nettwench Před 3 měsíci +11

      It really highlights to me how much the news media has perpetuated so much chaos and confusion, instead of the honest, simple truth from Mr. Bowers. This is not complicated. It's black and white. There's no two sides and different opinions. There's truth or lies.
      This is the candor and no-nonsense witnessing we used to get from people like Walter Cronkite, Harry Reasoner, Dan Rather. Integrity and moral clarity, not noise. This should be the standard, not the rare exception.

    • @teddyjackson1902
      @teddyjackson1902 Před 3 měsíci

      How about the infiltration of Jan 6 by the security state. Does that have any bearing on your “feelings”?

    • @saraharrison6836
      @saraharrison6836 Před 3 měsíci

      @teddyjackson1902 well, I "feel" as if people don't get infiltrated by FBI unless they are engaged in criminal activities. I "feel" that if someone breaks the law because he "feels" like doing it - then he still belongs in prison. I "feel" as if any jacka$$ who doesn't know what Sedition is - should "feel" like staying home rather than "feeling" like trying to get involved in the politics of this country. I "feel" as if people who stand up for J6 traitors need to "feel" like sitting down and letting the adults speak.

    • @emm8357
      @emm8357 Před měsícem

      @@teddyjackson1902tinfoil hat a bit tight?

    • @teddyjackson1902
      @teddyjackson1902 Před měsícem

      @@emm8357 my eyes are simply open.

  • @jerrypeppler1484
    @jerrypeppler1484 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Amazing. A moving interview. This good man encapsulates decency, honor and duty. Simple and clear, with no small degree of profundity his words engender enduring hope for the country.

  • @user-qo3jh9mn1t
    @user-qo3jh9mn1t Před 3 měsíci +4

    When the choice time comes, you only need to listen to the voice in your heart. Then do the right thing. Thank you, Mr. Bowers.

  • @nealhood7706
    @nealhood7706 Před 3 měsíci +36

    We the people need Rusty for every thing

  • @soniaprovard8259
    @soniaprovard8259 Před 3 měsíci +39

    This was excellent!! Speaker Bowers is a man of integrity & I feel immense gratitude to know that God-fearing men are alive & well in 2024! Godspeed, Rusty!!🙏🏻😍

    • @user-eq8ui4ln4f
      @user-eq8ui4ln4f Před 3 měsíci +5

      Compare this man too speaker LYING CONIVING JOHNSON

  • @corazontoh9334
    @corazontoh9334 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Congratulations, Mr. Rusty Bowers, I’ve listened to your interview God bless you for following your guts and your protocols. God Bless you and your family Sir.

  • @IanBPM
    @IanBPM Před 3 měsíci +3

    I saw his interview in the Democracy on Trial documentary and I am impressed with Mr. Rusty Bowers.

  • @alicassidy8913
    @alicassidy8913 Před 3 měsíci +53

    I thoroughly enjoyed this interview.
    Im proud to have this man in my government and as a fellow American...
    I appreciate his honesty and what he stands for...
    Im glad to have shared this time with him.
    Thank you Rusty and keep up your fight of right and wrong.
    Its what its all about. 🇺🇸

  • @fs5775
    @fs5775 Před 3 měsíci +19

    God he's a good man. I feel encouraged to know that people like Rusty Bowers exist. And I'm not even Republican. But he's a good person. This interview made me cry with him.

  • @trueseattleite6958
    @trueseattleite6958 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thank you for these interviews! I'm addicted to watching all of them! This one is definitely one of my favorites!

  • @caleblambo162
    @caleblambo162 Před 3 měsíci +3

    As a 'Reagan Conservative', men like THIS are the ONLY thing that let me keep a SLIVER of faith in our democracy.. Remember his name..

  • @diannadima7082
    @diannadima7082 Před 3 měsíci +71

    God Bless you Rusty Bower. I met youm once. You are an honerable person. Sorry for your distress because of this fascist.. Stand proud.

    • @HISBestLifeCoach
      @HISBestLifeCoach Před 3 měsíci

      The same fascist he voted for and said he will vote for again?

    • @julianciahaconsulting8663
      @julianciahaconsulting8663 Před 3 měsíci

      Joe Biden has exhibited far more fascist traits than Trump. But you have been too brain washed by your country's mainstream media to see it right in front of you.

  • @michaelhess7541
    @michaelhess7541 Před 3 měsíci +30

    Rusty Bowers, a true, genuine, American hero!

  • @ritamariekelley4077
    @ritamariekelley4077 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Rusty Bowers was another person who valued integrity. There weren't many of them, but they are heroes. What did they save? Only our Democracy. So grateful for Rusty Bowers' courageous choice to have morals and honor and decency. There is greatness here. But, wait, did I just hear him say that he would vote for Trump? Forget all I said, when someone will shred his own values just to vote partisan, it negates any decent acts they've done.

  • @ronnash8657
    @ronnash8657 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I am mostly Democrat but GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! You are an honorable and respectful man and the ultimate example of what a true politician should be, Republican or Democrat and a true Patriot.

  • @goatthulu6662
    @goatthulu6662 Před 3 měsíci +79

    Rusty is a great storyteller. I haven't laughed out loud in a long time and when he hangs up on the President I nearly spit my coffee all over my monitor. Thanks for posting these full interviews.

    • @nettwench
      @nettwench Před 3 měsíci +5

      That's the best part! I could listen to him all day.

    • @gw6667
      @gw6667 Před 3 měsíci +10

      I didn't think that part was as funny, but I was cracking up when he asked, "are you serious?" after the interviewer asked if he ever got those names from Giuliani 35:24

  • @JessicaSmith-ex8mm
    @JessicaSmith-ex8mm Před 3 měsíci +2

    You absolutely did the right thing Rusty Bowers, and i love your fighting spirit and courage to do the right thing in the face of adversity.

  • @Tomr9
    @Tomr9 Před 3 měsíci +24

    Mr. Bower is the true guardian guarding the Constitution for the freedom of America🇺🇸 🙌🙌

  • @justthetruth5997
    @justthetruth5997 Před 3 měsíci +43

    You’re a good man, Rusty Bowers! You did everything right, honorably and professionally and morally right! Thank you for your courage! From a democrat from Kentucky Lol

  • @elizabethchristensen4018
    @elizabethchristensen4018 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great interview with Mr Rusty Bowers. Wish there were more like him.

  • @knelson3484
    @knelson3484 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You did a super job Mr Bowers, all of you did. You litterally saved the Election of 2020. Thank you, all of you.

  • @nettwench
    @nettwench Před 3 měsíci +18

    This is just so satisfying to listen to someone sane and rational and with a sense of the absurd. Telling the truth and calling out these treason rats.
    A natural communicator.

  • @fausto5227
    @fausto5227 Před 3 měsíci +52

    A man of Honor 💪

  • @mariae.legorreta9224
    @mariae.legorreta9224 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I admire you, so much, Mr. Rústy Bowers ( with or without your “keds” tenis 😊 ) but for WHAT YOU ARE INSIDE, your values and moral. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I learn from you every day, your feelings are mine also. 🎉 thank God 🙏🏻we are “that”, that we are because we decided to be like we are : 👏🏻👏🏻
    Feel proud, and greatful… , please ! 🙏🏻👏🏻
    I am Mexican and American citizen and I like to be how I decided to be, and congruent, of course !
    I Swore my Girl Scout oath and swore to the American flag, to our constitution and to “we the people oath”and I really feel good and follow this oaths.
    But…
    Thank you Mr. Bowers , don’t get tired because we need brave and valuable people, like you !!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

  • @allymayful
    @allymayful Před 2 měsíci +1

    This man is awesome!!! So easy to listen to. How can people not be inspired by this authenticity when in his company???

  • @lisat9802
    @lisat9802 Před 3 měsíci +24

    Rusty Bowers you are a good man Sir.

  • @paulinefell9695
    @paulinefell9695 Před 3 měsíci +39

    I watched Mr Bowers speak during the Nov6 Investigations & I was so impressed with this man's integrity, honesty, sense of humour. Then watching him again now on this Frontline interview I want to vote him in as the next President of America.

  • @RLReagan
    @RLReagan Před 3 měsíci +2

    OK the Boy Scout thing got me. Why don’t we have someone like him as president instead of “Just keep saying it and they’ll believe it.”
    How so many really did too.

  • @elsiesamuels423
    @elsiesamuels423 Před 3 měsíci

    May God forever bless you Mr. Rusty Bowers!! You exemplified courage, integrity, and honesty during your testimony and I truly believe that God is pleased with your service!!

  • @DanielJones-wj7mm
    @DanielJones-wj7mm Před 3 měsíci +70

    If Speaker Rusty Bower writes a book, I will definitely buy and read it. He is an honorable man and I would like to know his story of how he grew up and what undergirds his MORAL Compass which led him to stand by his Oath to the Constitution. Little did he know that he single handedly save our REPUBLIC, these United States. Nothing but respect and prayers for abundant blessings to an honorable man. This Great Nation owes him a debt of gratitude. A true Son of the Land. Why In this world does he not run for PRESIDENT. We need him.

    • @judydyer
      @judydyer Před 3 měsíci +1

      Check him on Wikipedia. Interesting....

    • @MrMrJennings
      @MrMrJennings Před 3 měsíci +1

      I would buy the book also.

    • @Trish-ur5xk
      @Trish-ur5xk Před 3 měsíci

      David Feldman Show on YT is interesting & I highly recommend ‘Beau Of the Fifth Column” … a calm smart commonsensical man ☮️ ✌️

  • @asbeautifulasasunset
    @asbeautifulasasunset Před 3 měsíci +20

    Thank you, Mr. Rusty Bowers, for protecting your values, your integrity and our democracy.

  • @eaflores1498
    @eaflores1498 Před 3 měsíci

    Integrity in action is a beautiful thing to see. Thank you for your wisdom and actions Mr. Bower.

  • @margaritapitti3162
    @margaritapitti3162 Před 3 měsíci

    You are such an honorable man with such an amazing integrity, with FAITH and LOVE for your family and America.

  • @AnaPerez-qm6mx
    @AnaPerez-qm6mx Před 3 měsíci +49

    Hello from Dominican Republic.
    Mr. Rusty Bowers, thank you, because of your Honesty, Honor, Respect to the Constitution, you defended Democracy.
    Forever, we must always be grateful to you !!
    Hope MAGA Cult people, are listening to your testimony, and open their eyes, they are hynotized by that horrible man !!
    God bless you !!

    • @judydyer
      @judydyer Před 3 měsíci +3

      he says about the Republican party:.."I don't want to say: overly cultic"

    • @julianciahaconsulting8663
      @julianciahaconsulting8663 Před 3 měsíci

      anyone who uses the phrase "defend democracy" is usually utterly clueless of the reality of that situation.

  • @karenjohnson5271
    @karenjohnson5271 Před 3 měsíci +31

    Thank you Sir for your honesty and integrity.

  • @Yeemod7
    @Yeemod7 Před 21 dnem

    Wow! I am forever grateful to this man. I'm an AZ native and my family has never been more divided. I appreciate your honesty!

  • @ccsullivan9164
    @ccsullivan9164 Před měsícem

    What a beautiful man. I am a lifelong D and so many Rs have spoken up and spoken about these events in a manner that is pure inspiration. When he speaks about his oath and puts his hand on his heart I was brought to the edge of tears. The people of Arizona are lucky to have him, as is Georgia in the stalwart Mr. Raffensperger.

  • @user-xt7cu2iv3c
    @user-xt7cu2iv3c Před 3 měsíci +27

    I was very impressed with rusty bowers interview. Was a pleasure to hear his honesty and integrity! Thank you mister bowers. I would also vote for this gentleman if he ever runs for the presidency

  • @citizensagainstkleptocracy9061
    @citizensagainstkleptocracy9061 Před 3 měsíci +24

    "I didn't lose any more hair than I had previously."
    I died of laughter. How did the entire interview team not react?!

  • @meafordmichael
    @meafordmichael Před 3 měsíci +2

    THANK YOU, Rusty Bowers, for being a man of honour and integrity and also for representing your faith so well, unlike the blasphemous Evangelicals who use (misuse) Christianity to only serve their own perverted ends. Your family must be SO proud of you, your country is proud of you and you must have such well-deserved inner peace. I salute you, sir!

  • @jantiendelaaf2580
    @jantiendelaaf2580 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I salute you sir, for your courageous principles.. and that from someone from amsterdam the Netherlands…

  • @DavidTarekLifestyle
    @DavidTarekLifestyle Před 3 měsíci +33

    "Big Ralies, big shows in Az back then. But it was the same people!". Honesty always seems so refreshing. No shit he lost and will lose again here in the GREAT STATE OF ARIZONA.