The chairman of the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol isn’t ruling out holding more hearings this summer, saying new evidence uncovered by his House panel could prompt additional action.
House Jan. 6 committee Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., speaks to reporters after the committee’s hearing Tuesday.Scott Wong
Aguilar and others investigating the attack on Jan. 6, 2021, view Hutchinson’s bombshell public testimony — that President Donald Trump knew the supporters he sent to the Capitol that day were armed, that he refused to act as rioters stormed the Capitol and that he approved of their chanting that they wanted to hang Vice President Mike Pence — as a critical turning point in their yearlong inquiry that could lead to further revelations.
Aguilar declined to get into details about whether any future hearings might come in August — when lawmakers typically leave Washington for vacations or the campaign trail — or in September. “That’s a lot of hypotheticals,” he said. And Thompson confirmed that the committee is likely to hold a public hearing when it releases the sweeping report, which is expected to include many details not covered in the hearings, as well as policy recommendations to try to prevent future disruptions in the peaceful transfer of power.as they continue their investigation.
The hearing will focus on the “187 minutes” it took for Trump to call off the violent mob that was storming the Capitol.House Democrats targeted by Republicans in a tough election cycle say voters back home are focused on issues like record inflation and high gas prices. But they say moderate swing voters have been tuning into the Jan. 6 hearings and have been impressed by testimony from Republicans who resisted Trump's attempts to stay in power.Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich.
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