In a recent series of brutal hits at ex-President Donald Trump’s ego, pride, and possible freedom, yet another member of his innermost circle has now had a massive change of heart, after none other than his former top senior aide Stephen Miller has majorly reversed course and now agreed to appear and testify before the House Select Committee that is investigating not only the infamous, violent Jan. 6th attack on the US Capitol but the former president’s specific role in it, as well, according to bombshell new reporting from the Associated Press.
As recently as last month, Miller was among the ranks of several former Trump officials and insiders who have attempted to push back against and strong-arm the House committee out of the vital information they need to conduct their investigation and put together a complete picture of what actually took place on that fatal day, and the days leading up to it. Just a handful of weeks ago, Miller filed a lawsuit against the House panel in an attempt to quash their subpoena for his phone records related to January 6th — citing the “family plan” he’s on with his mommy as the reason for why the committee should not have access to the records.
Thus far, it is unclear whether Miller will appear before the House Select Committee in person or virtually, or if he will produce his phone records as requested by the panel in their subpoenas.
As we’re all well aware, the House panel has long been attempting to question numerous high-ranking Trump insiders and officials like Miller, in an effort to get a clearer picture of the then-president’s efforts — or, rather, resounding lack thereof — to bring an end to the violence is own supporters were committing at the US Capitol building while the whole of Congress and Trump’s own VP were inside to certify the Electoral College votes in Biden’s favor for the 2020 presidential election.
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Miller’s upcoming testimony will serve as yet another brutal blow to the ex-president in a recent string of cooperation among his insiders, officials, and even family members with the House committee that’s chaired by Rep. Bennie Thompson.
Most notably, Donald Trump’s own daughter Ivanka and his son-in-law, Ivanka’s husband, Jared Kushner have both voluntarily testified before the panel. Both of them served in major roles during Trump’s administration and Ivanka was allegedly very personally involved in trying to convince her dad to bring an end to the deadly insurrection.
Those among Trump’s inner circle who have refused to cooperate have been hit with charges of contempt of Congress for their continued non-compliance with congressional subpoenas. Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon was infamously arrested for defying the House panel’s subpoena and, most recently, the House voted to approve contempt charges against Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino. Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows has also been referred to the US Department of Justice for contempt in connection to his refusal to comply with House panel subpoenas. Thus far, Meadows’ case has not moved forward, but Bannon has been indicted and his trial is set to begin in July.
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