Lawmakers Allegedly Sought Sexual Favors from January 6 Witness Cassidy Hutchinson

Aides to House Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly advised against subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson, a key witness in the January 6 investigation, to avoid the potential public disclosure of sexually explicit texts allegedly sent to her by lawmakers. This caution arises as House Republicans, urged by former President Donald Trump, seek to reopen inquiries into the January 6 committee's actions. Hutchinson's previous testimony has been damaging to Trump, detailing instances where he exhibited anger over the electoral fraud claims and his treatment by the Secret Service. Concerns were raised within Johnson's office about the implications of releasing such texts, which could involve sexual favors. Despite these warnings, Hutchinson has cooperated voluntarily with the investigation, although her attorney did not confirm the existence of any explicit messages. The identities of the lawmakers involved remain undisclosed.