(CNN)Former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinsonis on January 6th. He told the House Committee: She was contacted by someone trying to influence her testimony, three sources familiar with the hearing presentation told CNN.
Wyoming's GOP member Liz Chainy, vice chair of the committee, said at a hearing on Tuesday that two witnesses (she didn't name) were associated with the former president. He said he told the committee that he had heard from people. The world of Donald Trump who may have been trying to intimidate them. CNN Hutchinson is one of the witnesses, according to sources.
"We usually have witnesses involved in Mr. Trump's administration or campaign contacted by a former colleague or someone else who has influenced or attempted to influence their testimony? I'll ask you, "Chainy said at the hearing. Before showing a fragment of how witnesses answered that question.
In both cases, the Commission testified to witnesses, noting the fact that the former President was convened by the Commission and hoping to continue to commit to Trump. ..
Hutchinson's safety was a serious concern of the Commission leading up to their hearing. That was part of the reason they kept her identity secret until the meeting.
Hutchinson, an aide to Mark Meadows, a White House staff member at the time, testified on Tuesday for nearly two hours, when Meadows and Trump rallied and rioted on January 6, 2021. Hutchinson also testified about how Trump repeatedly tried to go to the Capitol on January 6th.
Committee members suggested that the two examples they presented were only part of the evidence associated with the potential threat of witnesses.
California Democrat Adam Schiff, a member of the Commission, told CNN that action was part of the pattern of action by the former president.
"Sure, we've seen the history of the former president trying to influence and intimidate witnesses," Schiff said.
The spokesperson for the elected committee refused to comment on the committee's allegations of possible threats from witnesses.
At a hearing on Tuesday, Chainy said the Commission had evidence of "certain practices that raise serious concerns."
One witness explained a call from people who were interested in the witness's testimony, Chainy said. Chaney said an unnamed witness told the committee. "What they told me is that as long as I remain a team player, they know I'm on the right team. I'm doing the right thing. Who I'm protecting Do I need to protect it? In the world of Trump, I will continue to spend my time gracefully, and it reminded me several times that Trump was reading the writing record. "
The second example from Chainy is a phone call received by a witness, "Someone will let me know that you have your deposit tomorrow. He tells me that he is thinking of you. I want you to let me know. He knows you are. Faithful. And when you go for your deposit, you are going to do the right thing. Witness threats or effects Regarding the allegations of power.
"It's very serious," Chainy said. "It's really at the heart of our legal system, and that's what the Commission certainly considers."
She added, "People around the former president are witnesses in front of the Commission." To the extent they believe they can influence the testimony of, it gives us real insights. That's what we take. Very seriously, and it's what people know. It's important to note-it's a very serious issue, and I think the Ministry of Justice is very interested in it and takes it very seriously. "
