A House Divided
As the Jan 6 Committee's investigation ramps up, and fellow House Members are being called for interviews, Trump allies are continuing to refuse to cooperate with some filing law suits against the Committee.
Scott Perry (R-Pa.), the first sitting House Member called by the Jan 6 Committee, has declined to be interviewed by an "illegitimate" panel. In addition, Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser, and Alex Jones, the InfoWars broadcaster, have filed suits against the Committee in order to block subpoenas against them; many top Trump aides and lawyers are also pleading the Fifth, including John Eastman, Roger Stone, and Jeffrey Clark. Meanwhile, Trump announced a Jan 6 anniversary news conference at his resort in Palm Beach.
The Jan. 6 committee weighs making criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Credit: Stefani Reynolds for The New York Times
Jan. 6 Committee Weighs Possibility of Criminal Referrals, New York Times | 12/20/2021
By Michael S. Schmidt and Luke Broadwater
The investigation on the Jan 6 Insurrection is in a paramount stage as the house select committee is seriously consideringTrump face federal criminal charges. On the other hand, Trump has announced a news conference at Mar-a-Lago on the anniversary of the attack.
Video: Schiff Mulls Potential Subpoena For GOP Colleague In Jan. 6 Probe, MSNBC | 12/21/2021
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Ca.) explains Rep. Perry's need to appear for an interview with the Jan 6 Committee as Perry "reportedly was also involved in [spreading] conspiracy theories about Dominion Voting Systems" and communicating with the White House Chief of Staff. In light of Perry's refusal, the Committee plans on issuing a subpoena if he continues his position obstruct the investigation.