Well, well, well—looks like the GOP’s investigation into January 6 just hit a bit of a speed bump, and it’s got nothing to do with actual evidence. A new report claims that key Republican lawmakers chose not to subpoena former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, and the reason? Allegedly, some members were worried that embarrassing personal messages might come to light. You can’t make this stuff up.
According to The Washington Post, Speaker Mike Johnson’s office actively advised against calling Hutchinson to testify, citing concerns that sexually explicit texts from certain lawmakers trying to cozy up to her could become public. Apparently, there was a fear that instead of getting to the truth, the investigation would turn into a salacious sideshow. You’ve got to wonder—if these messages exist, just how bad are they?
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), who’s leading a parallel investigation, reportedly considered subpoenaing Hutchinson but was talked out of it by Johnson’s team. The concern? That Hutchinson would seize the opportunity to rehash her already dubious claims and embarrass Trump allies. And let’s be honest—if Hutchinson’s track record is any indication, she’d love nothing more than to stir up another media circus.
For those who don’t remember, Hutchinson shot to liberal fame in 2022 when she testified before the January 6 Committee with claims so outrageous they sounded like they were ripped from a Hollywood script. Remember the “Trump lunged for the steering wheel” story? Completely debunked. But that didn’t stop the media from eating it up like their favorite comfort food.
Even with Hutchinson’s credibility in tatters, Democrats and their media allies are still treating her like some kind of truth-teller. Meanwhile, reports surfaced that Liz Cheney personally reached out to Hutchinson—without her attorney’s knowledge—to “help” shape her testimony. Sounds a lot like witness tampering, doesn’t it? No surprise then that a House Republican panel is now pushing for a federal investigation into Cheney’s actions.
Speaker Johnson has tried to downplay the whole situation, but critics within the GOP aren’t thrilled. Some argue that skipping Hutchinson’s testimony sends the wrong message—that protecting reputations is more important than getting to the truth. It’s a fair point, considering the entire premise of the investigation was to cut through the political theater and uncover what really happened on January 6.
At the end of the day, this saga proves one thing…the D.C. swamp isn’t just deep—it’s filled with all kinds of distractions. Whether it’s Democrats pushing false narratives or Republicans avoiding messy confrontations, it’s clear that accountability is still hard to come by.