DOJ Investigates Cassidy Hutchinson for Alleged False Congressional Testimony

The United States Department of Justice has empaneled a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia to investigate whether former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson lied to Congress. Led by Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon, the probe examines Hutchinson's 2022 testimony regarding Donald Trump's behavior during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

Investigators are specifically scrutinizing Hutchinson's claims that Trump lunged for the steering wheel of the presidential vehicle and threw a plate of ketchup against a wall in a rage. These accounts have been refuted by other witnesses, including the vehicle's driver and White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Anthony Ornato. Additionally, former White House lawyer Eric Herschmann contradicted Hutchinson by claiming he authored a handwritten note she previously attributed to herself.

The investigation follows referrals from Representatives Jim Jordan and Barry Loudermilk. Prosecutors are currently presenting evidence to the grand jury and may seek charges for civil rights violations. While the probe is active, reports indicate that Hutchinson has not yet received a subpoena to appear.