BREAKING: In a historically bold move, the Jan. 6 committee has subpoenaed five House Republicans, including Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. (via MaddowBlog)
Early last week, after receiving an invitation from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, Rep. Mo Brooks said he had no intention of cooperating with the probe. “I wouldn’t help Nancy Pelosi and Liz Cheney cross the street — I’m definitely not going to help them and their partisan Witch Hunt Committee,” the Alabama Republican said.As it turns out, it’s funny that he put it that way. NBC NewsThe committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S.
It's important to emphasize that this is a historically bold move. NBC News’ report added, “With the exception of ethics committee investigations, the subpoenas arecongressional subpoenas to sitting members and will almost certainly be challenged in court.” In a written statement, Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson said today, “The Select Committee has learned that several of our colleagues have information relevant to our investigation into the attack on January 6th and the events leading up to it. Before we hold our hearings next month, we wished to provide members the opportunity to discuss these matters with the committee voluntarily.
"Regrettably, the individuals receiving subpoenas today have refused and we’re forced to take this step to help ensure the committee uncovers facts concerning January 6th. We urge our colleagues to comply with the law, do their patriotic duty, and cooperate with our investigation as hundreds of other witnesses have done.”
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