According to the Washington Post, investigators on the investigative committee are investigating whether Trump communicated through unofficial channels, such as employee cell phones or disposable cell phones, i.e. prepaid cell phones that are discarded after a short period of time. of use. A deputy told the paper that a possible “cover-up” in the official list of calls was also being investigated.
Trump told the Washington Post: “I have no idea what a disposable cell phone is, as far as I know, I’ve never heard of the term.”
“Come Hell”
The right-wing populist, who to this day has not acknowledged his electoral defeat against Biden and speaks of alleged massive electoral fraud, called on his supporters in an incendiary speech on January 6, 2021 to march to the Capitol and fight “what the hell”. As a result, hundreds of supporters stormed the parliament building. The capture of the Capitol with five dead caused horror around the world and is considered a dark day in the history of American democracy.
The parliamentary commission of inquiry wants to find out the role of Trump and his environment in the attack on Capitol Hill. This also includes the question of who communicated with whom and when.
In early March, the U-Committee accused Trump of a “criminal conspiracy” in a court document. A federal judge on Monday said it was “quite likely” that the 75-year-old committed a felony in trying to obstruct the session of Congress that certifies Biden’s election victory.