This is going to be a list of citations from non-Liberal / Progressive echo chamber media reporting.
(You need to ask why the non-Liberal / Progressive echo chamber media DIDN'T highlight this side as much as they highlighted the pro-Dem side)
- Suppressed Testimony: The committee allegedly withheld testimony from Anthony Ornato, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, who said Trump suggested deploying 10,000 National Guard troops to secure the Capitol. The report claims this contradicted the committee’s assertion that Trump “never gave any order to deploy the National Guard” (Fox News, 2024).
- Cassidy Hutchinson’s Testimony: The report alleges the committee promoted Hutchinson’s “sensational” claim that Trump lunged at his Secret Service detail, despite contradictory testimony from the driver and lead agent Robert Engel, which was not publicized.
- Deleted Records: Loudermilk claimed the committee deleted records and failed to preserve materials, hindering GOP investigations. It also alleged collusion with Fulton County DA Fani Willis to prosecute Trump.
Rep. Barry Loudermilk and GOP House members released a report claiming the Jan. 6 committee "deleted records" and promoted politicization following the breach of the Capitol.
www.foxnews.com
Summary: Loudermilk’s report accused the committee of withholding transcripts contradicting key claims, particularly Hutchinson’s testimony about Trump’s behavior in the motorcade. Specifics:
- Hutchinson’s Claim: Hutchinson testified Trump lunged at his Secret Service detail and grabbed the steering wheel after being told he couldn’t go to the Capitol. The committee’s report noted the driver and Engel didn’t corroborate this, stating the driver “did not recall seeing what President Trump was doing” and Engel “did not recall Trump gesturing toward him” (CNN, 2024).
- Withheld Transcripts: Republicans alleged the committee didn’t release these contradictory accounts publicly, emphasizing Hutchinson’s dramatic narrative instead. The report claims this skewed perceptions of Trump’s intent.
- Counterargument: Thompson’s spokesperson called Loudermilk’s report a deflection from Trump’s responsibility, noting the committee’s report acknowledged the discrepancies. Most witnesses described Trump as “irate” and “insistent,” supporting the broader narrative of his agitation (CNN, 2024).
House GOP alleges January 6 committee withheld transcripts that undercut some of their most explosive claims
The Federalist reported on Ornato’s suppressed testimony, obtained via Loudermilk’s investigation, claiming Cheney and the committee hid evidence that Trump pushed for 10,000 National Guard troops. Details:
- Ornato’s Account: Ornato testified Meadows urged Bowser to ensure sufficient security, and Trump suggested 10,000 troops to prevent violence, not anticipating a Capitol riot (The Federalist, 2024). He also noted White House frustration with Miller’s delayed response.
- Committee’s Actions: Cheney allegedly suppressed the transcript and falsely claimed “no evidence” supported Trump’s National Guard claims. The committee’s report suggested Pentagon concerns about Trump issuing an “illegal order” were unfounded (The Federalist, 2024).
- Impact: The article argues this evidence could have exonerated Trump by showing proactive security measures, accusing Cheney of orchestrating a narrative (The Federalist, 2024).
Cheney and her Jan. 6 committee falsely claimed they had 'no evidence' the Trump White House had asked for 10,000 National Guard troops.
thefederalist.com