Federal prosecutors are considering bringing perjury charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, the former aide who testified before the January 6 committee about President Trump’s role in the Capitol riots. Hutchinson, 29, implicated Trump in encouraging his supporters to storm the Capitol, a claim that has now come under scrutiny.
The Justice Department’s focus on Hutchinson’s testimony, which included her claim of writing a notecard for Trump during the riot, has raised eyebrows. Former White House counsel Eric Herschmann has disputed her account, adding fuel to the fire.
According to sources, the prosecutors are comparing the transcripts of Hutchinson’s interviews with the committee to her testimony to the special counsel’s team, looking for discrepancies that could form the basis of perjury charges. The high bar for proving perjury—showing beyond a reasonable doubt that the witness lied knowingly and that it materially impacted the investigation—remains a challenge.
The case highlights the ongoing political battles within the Justice Department, with some officials skeptical of pursuing such charges due to the complexity involved. The referral from Representative Barry Loudermilk, a Georgia Republican, has become a focal point in this contentious legal landscape.
