The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection on Tuesday requested an interview with Fox News personality Sean Hannity, one of former President Donald Trump’s closest allies in the media, as the committee continues to widen its scope. One specific December 2020 text from Hannity to Meadows highlighted in the letter reads: “I do NOT see January 6 happening the way he is being told. WH counsel will leave.” The letter says it appears from other text messages that Hannity may have spoken directly with Trump on Jan. 5 regarding planning for the following day. Hannity had previously criticized the violence that took place last Jan. 6. Thompson said about 90% of the witnesses called by the committee have cooperated despite the defiance of high-profile Trump allies like Meadows and Steve Bannon.

Source: Fox News January 05, 2022 04:16 UTC