Thread by @costareports

(thread) On Nov. 8, 2021, the January 6 committee issued new subpoenas as it continues its investigation.

After spending much of the year working with @realBobWoodward on “Peril,” here are some questions I have as a reporter, based on what we have uncovered so far.

On Nov. 7, 2020, Kushner and campaign officials meet in Arlington then Stepien and Miller, issued subpoenas today, talk to Trump. Biden has just been declared the winner. But Trump refuses to concede in private discussions that afternoon and eve. What did he say? (p. 143-144)

“Meatballs and pigs in a blanket” are served at WH on evening of Nov. 7, 2020. Trump tells Dave Bossie and other campaign aides to keep fighting. He then *pushes them to find votes.*

“How do we find the 10,00 votes that we need in Arizona?” (p. 146)

Who else was there? Docs?

On Nov. 8, 2020, Giuliani and Powell are seen going into the residence by Bossie and others. (p. 146-147)

Kerik was Rudy’s right-hand man during this period. Powell is already focused on voting machines. What do they say to Trump?

Less than 24 hours after meeting with Powell and Giuliani, Trump fires Esper on Nov. 9. On Nov. 10, CIA Director Haspel worries privately that U.S. is on way to a “right-wing coup.” (p. 151-152)

Giuliani asks Trump camp for $20k/day for expenses. (p. 162)

How was he reimbursed?

As Giuliani ascends as outside lawyer, John McEntee becomes key force inside WH demanding loyalty from staffers as Trump resists conceding. For all those issued subpoenas today, what, if any, discussions were had with him? He was Trump’s point man. (p. 164-165)

After Christmas 2020, Senator Mike Lee and others are directed to Eastman. “There’s a memo about to be developed,” Eastman says. (p. 203)

Eastman has been coy about who encouraged him to write his memo. Was it Trump? And who circulated it for him inside WH and to Lee and others?

Who inside the campaign worked with the Women for America First group to plan the rally for Jan. 6, which was originally planned for late Jan? Who inside the WH was involved? Who decided to move up the date? Is there any documentation? (p. 206)

Bannon and Trump speak on Dec. 30, 2020. Eastman and Bannon are increasingly close during the transition. What was the extent of Eastman’s coordination with Bannon, if any, beyond the podcast appearances? Bannon was focused intently on Jan. 6. (p. 206-208)

We note on p. 210 that Eastman is stoking talk of alternate electors as his memo is circulated…

Who, if anyone, from the campaign was read in? Was anything done to back up the plan with campaign funds and resources?

For Kerik: on Jan. 2, 2021, Giuliani and his team meet with Meadows and Graham. What was the articulated plan for Jan. 6 in that WH meeting? Giuliani is pushing claims of fraud. We have some of the docs in “Peril,” but what else was he saying and sharing? Meadows? (p. 212-213)

For Eastman: what exactly did Trump say to you ahead of the Jan. 4, 2021 Oval meeting? What was his intent? How did he invite you to take part? Your confrontation with Pence, alongside Trump, was previously unscheduled. (p. 226)

And, of course, The Willard. Jason Miller was there. Kerik and Eastman, too. “Trump directed his campaign to issue a statement claiming that he and Pence were In ‘total agreement.’” (p. 233-235). We know Trump called in to the Willard to update on VP. Were there other calls?

Most importantly, to all at Willard: are you aware of any discussions that evening about possible violence on the 6th? Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are outside the same hotel. Were there any interactions or observations? What do you know?

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