The former US president, who could face criminal charges if he fails to comply, has questioned the timing of the committee's vote and described it as a laughing stock
The former US president, who could face criminal charges if he fails to comply, has questioned the timing of the committee’s vote and described it as a laughing stock
The panel, which is comprised of seven Democrats and two Republicans, voted unanimously to subpoena Mr Trump to testify as part of the committee’s investigation into the events on January 6 2021 that resulted in over 100 injuries and five deaths. The development follows the publication of previously unseen footage showing Congressional leaders – both Republicans and Democrats – as they were taken to a secure location during the January riot.
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