Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide, also testified that Trump complained that his then-vice president was taken to safety while Trump supporters violated the Capitol, sources said. Hutchinson answered questions from the panel during three separate sessions, CNN reported earlier. Last week, she discussed a “new basis” with the committee, although it was unclear what was discussed during the presentation.
Trump spokesman Taylor Budovic said “vague leaks” from the “guerrilla” commission were “just a continuation of the Democrats’ slanderous campaign, which has been repeatedly exposed as fabricated and dishonest”, adding that “Americans are tired of Democrats lying and charades, but, unfortunately, that’s the only thing they can offer. “
A spokesman for the House of Representatives’ election commission, which is investigating the January 6, 2021 uprising, declined to comment on both issues, which were first reported by The New York Times.
Meadows’ lawyer declined to comment to CNN. Hutchinson’s lawyer did not respond to requests for comment.
At a rally before the Capitol riot, Trump told the crowd, “Mike Pence, I hope you stand up for the good of our Constitution and the good of our country.”
After Pence said he did not believe he had the power to reject the Electoral College, Trump tweeted that “Mike Pence did not have the courage to do what he had to do to defend our country and our constitution, giving states a chance. to certify a corrected set of facts, not fraudulent or inaccurate ones that have previously been asked to certify. The United States demands the truth! “
Capitol videos during the riot show a man with a megaphone reading a tweet aloud to others in the mob. Inside, rebels crowded the corridors, chanting “Hang Mike Pence.”
This story has been updated with additional reports.
CNN’s Hannah Rabinowitz contributed to this report.
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