Death threats, primary challenge followed Rep. Meijer’s vote to impeach Trump after Jan. 6

Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer was among the lawmakers in the Capitol’s House chamber last January during the pro-Trump riot just three days after he was sworn in to his first term. He voted with nine fellow Republicans to impeach then-President Donald Trump. That vote has resulted in death threats and now, a Trump-endorsed primary challenger to his reelection bid. Meijer joins Judy Woodruff for more.

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