6 Committee Votes to Hold Trump's Former Chief of Staff Meadows in Contempt
Contempt Resolution to Proceed to House Floor
Committee Votes Unanimously to Recommend Contempt Charges
The House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riots voted unanimously on Monday to hold former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress. The contempt resolution will now proceed to the full House for a vote, potentially setting up a criminal referral to the Justice Department.
The move comes after Meadows repeatedly defied a committee subpoena, refusing to cooperate with its investigation. Despite being served with a subpoena in September 2021, Meadows has failed to produce any documents or provide testimony to the committee.
Lawsuits and Appeals: Meadows' Attempts to Avoid State Court
In an attempt to avoid testifying before the Georgia grand jury investigating potential election interference, Meadows has filed multiple lawsuits and appeals. Last week, an appeals court heard arguments from Meadows' attorneys, who are seeking to move his case into federal court.
Meadows is facing 18 charges in Georgia, including racketeering, conspiracy, and solicitation of fraud, related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Meadows' Testimony in Georgia Court
Despite his legal efforts, Meadows testified in a federal courtroom in Georgia on Monday. He admitted to assisting in questioning the 2020 election results but denied any involvement in any illegal or fraudulent activities.
The committee's decision to hold Meadows in contempt signals its determination to enforce its subpoena power and pursue all avenues of investigation. The full House vote on the contempt resolution is expected to take place in the coming days.
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