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Washington (AP) — About the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot following the devastating testimony of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. , More witnesses announce new details. Last week, a member of the House of Representatives investigating the riot told former President Donald Trump. The
panel has already subpoenized Pat Cipollone, a former White House adviser, and investigators are hoping to appear for deposit on Wednesday, a secret service member of Trump that day. Details of the follow-up from are also welcomed.
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger quoted Hutchinson's testimony that Trump wanted to join the angry mob who marched to the Capitol on January 6. Encourage more people to move forward as the Commission prepares for at least two hearings this month.
"Every day, some new people come forward and say,'Hey, I didn't think part of this story I knew was important,'" he said on Sunday. Told. "More information, stay tuned."
The Commission conducted a year-long investigation into the January 6, 2021 attack and Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 elections. I have strengthened it. The next hearing failed to take swift action to thwart the attack after the attack was launched after Trump illegally directed a violent mob to the Capitol on January 6. The purpose is to show that. Over the weekend, Commission Vice-Chairman Liz Chainy revealed that criminal referrals to the Justice Department, including those for Trump, could continue.
The Commission is also reviewing footage of a new documentary film from Trump's last few months, including interviews with Trump and members of his family.
In a television interview, Kinzinger refused to disclose the new information he mentioned and did not mention who provided it. He said nothing would change the Commission's confidence in her credibility.
"I have some information I can't say yet," he said. "We will certainly say that Cassidy Hutchinson testified under an oath. We think she can be trusted, and anyone who was in direct attendance and wants to throw a swearing on it is anonymous. Should be witnessed under a vow, not through sources of information. "
In another interview, D-Calif Rep. Adam Schiff, a member of another committee, said: I am. I think those leads will lead to new testimony.
When Hutchinson appeared in front of the committee, she tried to get armed supporters to avoid security screenings at a rally in the morning of January. I drew a picture of Trump as a typical president. 6 Protest the defeat in the 2020 election to Democrat Joe Byden.
According to Hutchinson, Siporon was concerned that he would face criminal charges if Trump joined his supporters as he marched to the Capitol.
Legal experts say Cassidy's testimony is potentially problematic for Trump as federal prosecutors are investigating potential criminal activity.
In an interview aired on Sunday, Chainy said the Commission was still considering whether to make a recommendation to the Justice Department, saying "there may be multiple criminal referrals." rice field.
Committee members said they were expecting Cipollone to appear.
"He is clearly concerned about criminal violations, concerns about going to the Capitol that day, and the head of the staff bleeds if he does nothing more to stop the violence. I have information about concerns about what I'm doing. Attacks on the Capitol, "Sif said. "It's hard to imagine someone at the center of things."
In his testimony, Cassidy talked about a conversation with Trump's Deputy Chief of Operations, Tony Ornart. She testified. After the rally, he goes to the Capitol.
However, the account was disputed. Secret service agents Bobby Engel and Ornart, who were driving Trump, are ready to testify under a vow that the agent has never been attacked and Trump has never grabbed the handle. Said someone familiar with the matter. The person did not discuss the issue publicly, but on condition of anonymity.
"We interviewed Ornato several times," said D-Calif Rep. Zoe Lofgren and a member of the panel. "His memory doesn't seem to be as accurate as she. If they want to, we will certainly welcome them back."
The Commission said. He is also working on setting up an interview with Virginia "Genie" Thomas, a conservative activist and wife of Judge Clarence Thomas of the Supreme Court. She was asked to speak to the Commission after disclosing preparations for the riot at the Capitol and communication with Trump's team that day.
Kinzinger will appear in CNN's "State of the Union", Schiff will appear in CBS's "Face the Nation", Cheney will appear in ABC's "This Week", and Lofgren will appear in NBC's "Meet the Press". Did.
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