The gap extends from a little after 11 a.m. to about 7 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021, the Associated Press reports.
During the missing hours, Trump went to a rally at the Ellipse, spoke, then watched as the violent mob of his supporters broke into the Capitol, overwhelming police and marauded through the building for hours before they were finally kicked out and the building was declared secure at about 5:30 p.m.Trump communicated with at least some lawmakers during the insurrection.
That call by Trump apparently first went to Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah, who then handed the phone to Tuberville. The gap in records was previously reported by the AP. The exact length of time of the gap was first reported by The Washington Post. The committee is focused on Trump’s actions that day because he waited hours to tell his supporters to stop the violence and leave the Capitol. The panel is also interested in the organization and financing of the rally that morning in Washington, D.C., where Trump
Among the unanswered questions is how close organizers of the rally coordinated with White House officials.In many cases, the committee may not need direct confirmation from the White House about Trump’s calls. Lawmakers have already interviewed more than 500 witnesses, including several people in Trump’s inner circle who may be able to fill in those gaps.
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