Recent revelations have raised questions about the credibility of the Jan. 6 Committee’s report on the Capitol riot, particularly regarding an incident involving former President Donald Trump. The committee had previously reported that Trump attempted to physically take control of his armored vehicle, known as ‘The Beast’, to drive towards the Capitol. However, a newly released testimony from an unnamed Secret Service driver contradicts this claim.
On January 6, 2021, a chaotic day unfolded as supporters of then-President Trump stormed the Capitol building. Amidst this turmoil, allegations surfaced from the Jan. 6 Committee led by Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger. Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide, testified that Trump tried to steer his armored car towards the Capitol by grabbing the steering wheel and confronting Secret Service agents.
The driver’s testimony, made public on Monday, provides a different account of what transpired in ‘The Beast’ that day. This testimony was not released by the Jan. 6 Committee but obtained by news outlets from another source, leading to questions about why the committee did not share this crucial information.
In JUST RELEASED testimony, that the J6 committee hid, President Trumps USSS driver confirms Trump never lunged for the steering wheel of The Beast, & never assaulted anyone.
Cassidy Hutchinson LIED!
PERJURY! pic.twitter.com/cqAXvk2qvj
— 🇺🇸ProudArmyBrat (@leslibless) March 11, 2024
The driver’s account states that while Trump did express annoyance with the agents, there was no physical attempt to control the vehicle. This new information adds more context to one of the most scrutinized moments of the Capitol riot and raises questions about the Jan. 6 Committee’s credibility and potential bias.
Hutchinson’s testimony, which was a significant part of the committee’s report, vividly described Trump’s alleged outburst and supposed physical attempt to take over ‘The Beast’. However, this account now appears to be inaccurate. The committee had access to contradicting information but chose not to disclose it, leading to questions about their motivations and impartiality.
The release of this new testimony has cast doubt on both the committee and Hutchinson’s accounts. If Hutchinson’s story is discredited, it could impact the validity of other testimonies from the Jan. 6 Committee, which has been scrutinized since its formation.
This situation underscores ongoing concerns about bias and lack of transparency in U.S. politics. With Cheney and Kinzinger – known critics of Trump – leading the committee, some have questioned their ability to conduct an impartial investigation. The delayed release of the driver’s testimony only intensifies these concerns.
It’s also worth noting that Hutchinson’s account contradicts the driver’s. Hutchinson claimed to have heard her information from former Secret Service agent Tony Ornato, a Trump deputy chief of staff at the time. Another former Secret Service agent present in the vehicle, Engel, did not dispute Hutchinson’s account at the time. This discrepancy raises questions about the reliability of second and third-hand information in such a politically charged situation.
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