The Select Committee has provided credible evidence that you were involved in events falling within the scope of its inquiry. Thompson wrote to Meadows in a letter stating that he had "critical information about many elements of our inquiry".
Trump slammed the panel in a statement shortly after subpoenas were issued. He also reiterated his discredit claims regarding the results of the 2020 election.
Trump stated in the statement that he would fight the subpoenas on Executive Privilege, and other grounds, to the benefit of our country. He also called the panel the "Unselect Committee."
Hundreds of people charged with breaking into the Capitol on Jan. 6, cited Trump's false claims of election fraud as motivating factors for their decision to travel before the violence.
Subpoenas are a significant step up in the activity of the two-month-old committee. The panel is anticipating resistance from Trump associates Thompson, and other members of the committee indicated that they would immediately issue subpoenas for those they considered "recalcitrant."
These letters refer to a mixture of news reports and documents that were obtained by the committee, suggesting that the aides possess information relevant to their investigation. In the letter to Bannon, the long-serving boss of Breitbart, who was instrumental in leading Trump's 2016 campaign, the committee mentioned passages in Peril (the new book by Bob Woodward, Robert Costa) as a basis for requesting his testimony.
Patel is a former member of House Intel Ranking Members Devin Nunes' staff. He was the chief of staff for Defense Secretary Christopher Miller during the last days of Trump's administration. According to the panel, he is believed to have documents that would show the White House's involvement "preparing for and responding" to the attack on U.S. Capitol
The committee also cites "Peril", which Scavino noted as a reason for calling him. He said that Scavino was by Trump's side on Jan. 6, and helped Trump to develop his messaging during the period leading up to the certification.
Thompson wrote, "It also appears you were with or near former President Trump on January 6th and are a witness concerning his activities that day."
