House investigators have obtained evidence indicating that a Secret Service driver for former President Donald Trump sought to swiftly refute Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony regarding a struggle in the presidential limousine during the January 6 Capitol riots. However, the Democrat-led January 6 committee delayed his testimony for months, potentially influencing the 2022 midterm elections.
Background and Hutchinson’s Testimony
Cassidy Hutchinson, a former Trump White House aide, testified in nationally televised hearings in June 2022, claiming that Trump tried to violently commandeer his Secret Service limousine on January 6, 2021, to go to the Capitol. Her account was widely covered and came just five months before the midterm elections.
The Secret Service Driver’s Attempt to Testify
Evidence reviewed by Just the News and confirmed by Rep. Barry Loudermilk, chairman of the House subcommittee investigating January 6 for Republicans, shows that the Secret Service driver offered to testify as early as July 2022. The driver’s lawyer indicated multiple attempts were made in July, August, and September, but the committee, led by Chairman Rep. Benny Thompson and Vice Chairwoman Rep. Liz Cheney, did not respond until November 2022, a day before the elections.
Loudermilk’s Criticism of the Committee
Loudermilk criticized the delay, suggesting it kept crucial information from the public ahead of the midterm elections. He expressed concerns over the committee’s handling of the investigation and the timing of releasing testimonies. According to Loudermilk, the committee did not bring the Secret Service driver to testify until months after Hutchinson’s allegations, despite the driver’s willingness to provide testimony shortly after her claims.
The Driver’s Testimony
The transcript of the driver’s testimony reveals that he refuted Hutchinson’s account, stating that Trump never tried to reach for or grab the wheel of the SUV. Hutchinson had admitted she was not in the vehicle when the alleged incident occurred. The driver’s lawyer criticized the committee for delaying the testimony, arguing it should have been heard sooner.
Cheney’s Explanation and Further Delays
Rep. Liz Cheney attempted to explain the delay by stating the committee wanted to wait until all documents from the Secret Service were produced for the investigation. However, she did not clarify why Hutchinson’s testimony was allowed in June before these documents were received, while the driver’s refutation was delayed until November.
Concerns Over Document Handling
Loudermilk expressed significant concerns regarding the way the investigation was conducted by Thompson and Cheney. He noted that transcripts and other critical materials were kept from his committee for months after he assumed his position. Loudermilk suggested that either the committee’s document preservation was severely flawed or that there was an intentional effort to withhold certain testimonies.
Request for Further Communications
Loudermilk has also requested communications between Alyssa Farah Griffin, former White House director of Strategic Communication, and the January 6 Committee, including exchanges with Hutchinson before her public testimony. He aims to understand the interactions and decisions made leading up to Hutchinson’s statements.
Conclusion
The delay in the Secret Service driver’s testimony raises questions about the January 6 Committee’s handling of critical evidence and its potential impact on public perception ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. The decision to allow Hutchinson’s sensational claims to go unchallenged for months has drawn criticism and calls for further investigation into the committee’s procedures and motives.
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