'And now the comments from committee leadership shed fresh light on the motivation behind the ex-President's quest to keep secret documentary evidence of his role on January 6.' | Analysis by StCollinson
Revelations delivered on Sunday by the top two lawmakers on the committee offer the clearest sign yet that it can get to the truth about the violence Trump incited to further his coup attempt, which turned into the worst assault on American democracy in modern times.
Cheney added on CBS that Trump was guilty of a"supreme dereliction of duty" and that the committee was looking at whether there was a need for"enhanced penalties" for such behavior, though she appeared to be referring to legislation that would not likely be retrospective in relation to Trump's conduct.
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