Topline
The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol said on Thursday that it had subpoenaed four former Trump administration aides. They are believed to have information or were involved in the attack.
WASHINGTON DC, OCTOBER 30,: White House Chief Of Staff Mark Meadows walks along South Lawn [+] before Donald Trump leaves the White House on October 30, 2020. Trump will travel to Michigan and Wisconsin for the rallies in advance of Tuesday's presidential election. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images). Getty Images
The Key Facts
The committee wrote to Mark Meadows, former White House chief-of-staff, citing credible evidence that he was involved in events within the scope. This included reports that he planned objections to certifying Electoral College votes and January 6 rallies. It also suggested that he pushed the Justice Department to support claims of election fraud. In a letter to former White House deputy chief-of-staff Dan Scavino, the committee stated that he had information necessary for understanding the important activities surrounding the January 6th riot. This was based on his closeness to Trump and reports that he was present with Trump during the attack. In a letter to Kash Patel, former Pentagon chief of Staff, he cites Pentagon documents that were obtained by the committee. Also, he is reported to have been in constant communication with Meadows. Bannon, a former White House adviser and advisor, wrote a one-page note to Bannon. It noted his reported presence in a D.C. Hotel on January 5th, as well as other activities on January 6, as well as his communications with Trump during the period leading up to the attack. Each subpoena requests documents and testimony. Patel and Bannon were requested to appear at depositions October 14, while Meadows and Scavino were requested October 15.
Important Quote
The Select Committee is looking into the facts, circumstances and causes of January 6th's attack, as well as issues relating to peaceful transfer of power. Its purpose is to evaluate the lessons learned and recommend to the House and relevant committees corrective laws and policies. In a statement, he stated that he was the panel's chair.
Chief Critic
"We will fight the Subpoenas of Executive Privilege and other ground, for the good our Country," ex-President Donald Trump stated in a statement Thursday. He also suggested a new name for the panel, the Unselect Committee.
