Cassidy Hutchinson, once hailed as a key witness in the January 6th hearings, has been accused of providing false testimony, according to new findings from the Committee on House Administration’s Subcommittee on Oversight. A handwriting expert, hired by the committee, has revealed that Hutchinson did not write a crucial handwritten note she claimed was hers during transcribed interviews and public testimony before the January 6th Committee.
Hutchinson’s testimony, prominently featured by former Representative Liz Cheney, played a significant role in the committee’s investigation into the events surrounding the Capitol riot. However, the recent revelations have cast doubt on Hutchinson’s credibility and raised serious questions about the integrity of the investigation.
During her testimony, Hutchinson stated that she had written a note outlining potential presidential talking points in the wake of the January 6th attack. This note was used to support her claims and add weight to her testimony. However, the handwriting expert’s analysis concluded that Hutchinson was not the author of the note, contradicting her sworn statements.
Critics have pointed out that Cheney, who was instrumental in leading the January 6th hearings, may have knowingly allowed Hutchinson to present false information. Allegations of Cheney coaching Hutchinson through her testimony and possibly encouraging perjury have surfaced, further complicating the fallout from the hearings.
Hutchinson’s testimony was a focal point of the January 6th hearings, capturing national attention with her claims about former President Donald Trump’s actions on that day. Now, with her credibility in question, the revelations could have significant implications for how the hearings and their findings are viewed by the public.
The accusations that Liz Cheney knowingly permitted false testimony could further polarize the public’s perception of the January 6th investigation. Calls for accountability and further investigation into the handling of Hutchinson’s testimony are already emerging, as critics argue that these developments undermine the legitimacy of the hearings.
🧵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 the fallout from these revelations continues, the credibility of key witnesses and the conduct of high-profile lawmakers like Cheney are under intense scrutiny. The situation underscores the complexities of the political landscape surrounding the January 6th investigation, with questions of truth and integrity at the forefront.
