US

Committee investigating US Capitol attack to subpoena Donald Trump

Members vote unanimously to seek former president’s evidence on oath

The January 6th Committee showed previously unseen video footage of top US politicians in a secure location while Mr Trump’s supporters attacked the Capitol building on January 6th 2001. The politicians were trying to rally police and military support to disperse the rioters. Photograph: Alex Wong/Pool Photo via AP
The January 6th Committee showed previously unseen video footage of top US politicians in a secure location while Mr Trump’s supporters attacked the Capitol building on January 6th 2001. The politicians were trying to rally police and military support to disperse the rioters. Photograph: Alex Wong/Pool Photo via AP
Martin Wall in Washington
Thu Oct 13 2022 - 22:14

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Martin Wall

Martin Wall

Martin Wall is the Public Policy Correspondent of The Irish Times.