Jan. 6 panel warns of attempts to 'influence' witnesses by Trump allies

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 In at least two instances, witnesses received phone calls telling them to remain a "team player" and "loyal" and that Trump reads deposition transcripts, Cheney said

 

WASHINGTON — Jan. 6 committee members revealed at the close of Tuesday’s hearing that they are concerned that allies of former President Donald Trump are trying to intimidate witnesses who are cooperating with the special House panel.

 

"Most people know that attempting to influence witnesses to testify untruthfully presents very serious concerns. We will be discussing these issues as a committee and carefully considering our next steps," Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., said at the conclusion of the hearing.

 

Cheney, the top Republican on the panel, said the committee routinely asks witnesses whether they have been contacted by any former Trump administration or campaign officials “who attempted to influence or impact their testimony.” 

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Cheney said the panel discovered at least two examples of potential witness intimidation.

 

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https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/jan-6-panel-warns-attempts-influence-witnesses-trump-allies-rcna35800

 

 

 

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The committee shared anonymous testimony on Tuesday from January 6 witnesses detailing mob-style threats from unnamed people inside the Trump camp.

 

“What they said to me is, as long as I continue to be a team player, they know that I’m on the team, I’m doing the right thing, I’m protecting who I need to protect, you know, I’ll continue to stay in good graces in Trump World,” the witness told legislators.

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/jan-6-trump-witness-tampering-b2111494.html

 

https://www.salon.com/2022/06/28/has-a-meltdown-on-truth-social-after-cassidy-hutchinsons-bombshell-jan-6-testimony/

 

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