DOJ alerted after Trump called unseen Jan. 6 witness, says Cheney

Is Trump trying to influence witnesses on Jan. 6? Liz Cheney Notifies the Department of Justice

Former President Donald Trump called a witness who has not yet testified before the Jan. 6 committee, Republican Rep. Liz Cheney said at Tuesday's hearing. The call came after the committee's last hearing on June 28. The witness did not return the call, but told his lawyer, who alerted the panel.Cheney further announced that he referred the matter to the Department of Justice. “Let me say once again: we will take any effort to influence witness …

Cheney: Trump attempted to contact Jan. 6 witness

WASHINGTON — Abruptly raising the question of witness tampering, the Jan. 6 committee revealed Tuesday that Donald Trump had attempted to contact a person who was talking to the panel about its investigation of the former president and the 2021 attack on the Capitol.“We will take any effort to influence witness testimony very seriously,” said Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo. She said the committee had notified the Justice Department.The person Trump trie…

Cheney: Trump tried to contact Jan. 6 witness; hearing details ‘unhinged’ White House meeting

WASHINGTON — Abruptly raising the question of witness tampering, the Jan. 6 committee revealed Tuesday that Donald Trump had attempted to contact a person who was talking to the panel about its investigation of the former president and the 2021 attack on the Capitol.“We will take any effort to influ...

Jan. 6 panel escalates showdown with Trump over influencing witnesses

Rep. Liz Cheney put Trump allies on notice for witness tampering. Then Trump allegedly made a call himself.

Trump attempted to contact Jan. 6 witness

WASHINGTON — Abruptly raising the question of witness tampering, the Jan. 6 committee revealed Tuesday that Donald Trump had attempted to contact a person who was talking to the panel about its investigation of the former president and the 2021 attack on the Capitol. “We will take any effort to influence witness testimony very seriously,” said Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo. She said the committee had notified the Justice Department.The person Trump tri…

Jan. 6 hearings: Cheney says Trump attempted to contact witness

“We will take any effort to influence witness testimony very seriously,” Rep. Liz Cheney said.