DOJ trying to indict former Mark Meadows aide Cassidy Hutchinson
Summary
Federal prosecutors are presenting evidence to a grand jury to decide if Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to Mark Meadows, lied in her testimony about the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Hutchinson’s testimony included claims about President Trump’s knowledge of violence plans that have been challenged by others.Key Facts
- Cassidy Hutchinson was a White House aide to Mark Meadows, President Trump’s chief of staff.
- She testified in 2022 before the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack.
- Hutchinson said President Trump was warned that some supporters had weapons but did not care.
- She claimed Trump tried to order the removal of magnetometers (security metal detectors) at the Capitol.
- Hutchinson relayed a story about Trump trying to grab the steering wheel of his Secret Service car after a speech encouraging supporters to go to the Capitol.
- Trump’s driver gave sworn testimony that contradicted Hutchinson’s story about the steering wheel.
- The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, rather than the local U.S. Attorney’s Office, is handling the investigation.
- Republican House allies reportedly referred Hutchinson’s testimony to federal prosecutors for review.
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