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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Johanna Chisholm

Trump chief of staff burned papers after the 2020 election, Jan 6 committee told

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Mark Meadows burned papers in his office after meeting with a House republican who was part of the effort to overthrow the results of the 2020 election, the January 6 committee has reportedly been told

In the testimony provided by one of Mr Meadow’s former aides, Cassidy Hutchinson, she confirmed that she saw the former top Trump official grab documents and light them on fire after taking a meeting with Republican Representative Scott Perry, according to a source familiar with the proceedings who spoke with Politico.

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