Cassidy Hutchinson, once hailed as a key witness by Liz Cheney during the January 6th Committee hearings, is now under fire for providing false testimony. According to the Committee on House Administration’s Subcommittee on Oversight, Hutchinson knowingly lied during her public and transcribed interviews.
A critical piece of evidence—a handwritten note—was central to her testimony. The note was presented as having been written by Hutchinson, but the subcommittee brought in a handwriting expert who has since determined that she was not the author. This revelation has cast significant doubt on her credibility and the integrity of her testimony before the January 6th Committee.
Hutchinson’s testimony had been crucial in advancing claims related to the Capitol riot, as she described various interactions and events leading up to and during January 6th. However, the discovery that she falsely claimed authorship of the note raises serious concerns about the accuracy of other aspects of her testimony.
Adding to the controversy, reports suggest that Liz Cheney, a leading figure in the January 6th Committee, may have coached Hutchinson during the hearings. Critics are accusing Cheney of suborning perjury, effectively aiding Hutchinson in providing misleading testimony to the committee. Cheney’s role in the situation has become a focal point for Republican lawmakers and others questioning the transparency of the January 6th investigation.
The revelation has stirred considerable backlash, with many calling for further investigation into how such a pivotal witness could deliver false information. The discovery also raises broader concerns about the overall integrity of the committee’s findings, particularly given the influence Hutchinson’s testimony had on shaping public perceptions of the events of January 6th.
🧵Cassidy Hutchinson knowingly provided false testimony.
Chairman @RepLoudermilk released NEW handwriting analysis showing Cassidy Hutchinson lied in transcribed interviews & public testimony in front of the J6 Select Committee with Liz Cheney’s help.
— Oversight Subcommittee (@OversightAdmn) October 21, 2024
Cassidy Hutchinson claimed during her sworn testimony that she drafted the note during a conversation with Mark Meadows for Trump on January 6, 2021.
Liz Cheney's WMD moment in June 2022.
Absolutely stunning lie facilitated by Cheney–who either knew it was untrue or didn't properly vet this–that Cassidy Hutchinson wrote this note on Jan 6.
It was written by WH lawyer Eric Herschmann. pic.twitter.com/y4uiveO6Uj
— Julie Kelly 🇺🇸 (@julie_kelly2) October 21, 2024
White House lawyer Eric Herschmann immediately disputed Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony but his rebuttal was hidden by Liz Cheney.
Handwriting analysis proves Cassidy Hutchinson was lying.
Hutchinson claimed she drafted this note during a conversation with senior staff for President Trump on January 6, 2021, while rioters were still in the Capitol👇 pic.twitter.com/ZI9Yty4Jwy
— Oversight Subcommittee (@OversightAdmn) October 21, 2024
“Hutchinson testified, under oath, that she wrote this note while Mark Meadows dictated to her “illegally” and Eric Herschmann, one of the President’s attorneys, dictated “without proper authority” and Hutchinson wrote both,” the Oversight Committee said.
Hutchinson testified, under oath, that she wrote this note while Mark Meadows dictated to her “illegally” and Eric Herschmann, one of the President’s attorneys, dictated “without proper authority” and Hutchinson wrote both.
— Oversight Subcommittee (@OversightAdmn) October 21, 2024
“Herschmann refuted Hutchinson’s testimony and has maintained for years that HE was the one that wrote the note,” the Committee said. “The J6 Select Committee never contacted him to confirm the authorship of this note.”
Herschmann refuted Hutchinson’s testimony and has maintained for years that HE was the one that wrote the note.
The J6 Select Committee never contacted him to confirm the authorship of this note.
— Oversight Subcommittee (@OversightAdmn) October 21, 2024
Cassidy Hutchinson’s writing sample (looks like a middle schooler’s handwriting):
Hutchinson’s writing sample: pic.twitter.com/mNuvS8N0my
— Oversight Subcommittee (@OversightAdmn) October 21, 2024
Herschmann’s writing sample:
Herschmann’s writing sample: pic.twitter.com/U7KTd9oHwJ
— Oversight Subcommittee (@OversightAdmn) October 21, 2024
As these new details come to light, pressure is mounting on both Hutchinson and Cheney to address the allegations. For now, the credibility of the January 6th Committee’s work remains in question, and this latest twist is likely to fuel ongoing debates surrounding the Capitol riot investigation.