Rep. Mo Brooks said while he was not involved in the planning of the Jan. 6 rally at the Capitol, he would be “proud” if it turns out his staff assisted in arranging the “lawful” protest.

Brooks, who has come under scrutiny from lawmakers and journalists after a Sunday report from Rolling Stone accused Brooks of involvement in planning ahead of the Jan. 6 riot, has denied knowledge of staff members allegedly helping with the event. But he maintained he would support them if they exercised their First Amendment rights in orchestrating a legal protest.