GOP Panics As Jan. 6 Probe Threatens X-Rated And Embarrassing Text Exposure

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed the phone records of several Republican members of Congress, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH).

The subpoenas seek records of all phone calls, text messages, and other electronic communications from January 5th to January 7th, 2021. This period includes the day of the attack on the Capitol, as well as the days leading up to and following the event.

The subpoenas are part of a broader effort by the Select Committee to investigate the role that members of Congress may have played in the January 6th attack. The Committee has already interviewed dozens of witnesses, including former White House officials and members of the Capitol Police.

The subpoenas have sent shockwaves through the Republican Party. McCarthy and Jordan are both close allies of former President Donald Trump, and they have been vocal critics of the Select Committee's investigation.

In a statement, McCarthy called the subpoenas "an unprecedented attack on the institution of Congress." He said that the Select Committee is "out of control" and is "trying to criminalize political speech."

Jordan also criticized the subpoenas, saying that they are a "witch hunt." He said that the Select Committee is "trying to silence conservative voices" and is "undermining the rule of law."

GOP fears embarrassing text exposure

In addition to the potential legal implications, the subpoenas have also raised concerns among Republicans about the potential for embarrassing text messages to be exposed.

During the January 6th attack, many members of Congress were sending text messages to each other and to Trump allies. These messages could potentially contain incriminating evidence about the planning and execution of the attack.

Some Republicans are worried that these messages could be used to damage their reputations or even lead to criminal charges. As a result, many Republicans are now scrambling to delete or hide their text messages from this period.

Committee vows to pursue all leads

The Select Committee has vowed to pursue all leads in its investigation, regardless of the political consequences.

In a statement, Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) said that the subpoenas are "part of our ongoing effort to get a full accounting of what happened on January 6th."

"We will not be deterred by threats or intimidation," Thompson said. "We will continue to follow the facts wherever they lead us."

Conclusion

The subpoenas of Republican members of Congress are a significant development in the Select Committee's investigation of the January 6th attack.

The subpoenas could potentially lead to the exposure of embarrassing or incriminating text messages, which could damage the reputations of Republican members of Congress and even lead to criminal charges.

The subpoenas have also raised concerns about the potential for political retribution against members of Congress who are cooperating with the Select Committee.

The Select Committee has vowed to pursue all leads in its investigation, regardless of the political consequences. It remains to be seen what the subpoenas will ultimately reveal about the role that members of Congress played in the January 6th attack.