Consider This from NPR What We've Learned From A Month Of January 6th Committee Hearings
Jun 29, 2022
Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, offers dramatic insights from her testimony to the January 6th committee. She reveals Trump's awareness and involvement during the Capitol insurrection, raising alarms about the implications for potential criminal prosecution. Key discussions highlight the intense pressures faced by lawmakers and their struggle for election integrity. The episode enhances understanding of how media influences public perception and the moral complexities surrounding prosecuting a former president.
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Shea Moss Testimony
- Shea Moss, a Fulton County election worker, testified about the impacts of Trump's pressure campaign.
- Her life has been severely disrupted, including weight gain and constant fear.
Widespread Alarm
- Carrie Johnson notes widespread alarm within the government regarding Trump's actions.
- Many, including White House counsel Pat Cipollone, feared potential criminal offenses.
Trump's State of Mind
- Trump urged Justice Department officials to declare election fraud and leave the rest to him.
- This reveals a potentially criminal state of mind, according to Carrie Johnson.