Bombshell Report: GOP Refused to Subpoena Cassidy Hutchinson, Feared Lawmakers' Sex Texts to Hutchinson Would Be Exposed

A recent report has surfaced alleging that a Republican-led investigation into the Capitol incident avoided issuing a subpoena to former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson due to concerns over potentially embarrassing text messages from lawmakers seeking sexual favors.
Hutchinson gained national attention after testifying before the Pelosi-led Jan. 6 committee, where she presented since-disputed claims about President Donald Trump’s actions on the day of the Capitol breach.
Last year, as Republicans conducted their own investigation into both the events of Jan. 6 and the actions of the Pelosi-appointed committee, concerns arose about Hutchinson’s potential involvement. According to The Washington Post, unnamed sources and internal documents revealed that Speaker Mike Johnson’s office advised against subpoenaing Hutchinson to avoid exposing lawmakers’ personal messages.
The report claimed that Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk, who led the investigation, was informed by a Johnson aide about concerns over public disclosure of “sexual texts from members who were trying to engage in sexual favors” with Hutchinson. Loudermilk’s team was allegedly told that subpoenaing Hutchinson might give her a platform to disclose “embarrassing information.”
Speaker Johnson, when interviewed, downplayed the situation, stating, “It didn’t make sense to give her any more attention. She had already testified, and it was a bit of a debacle.”
The Post report noted that while documents confirmed concerns over potentially scandalous texts, the messages themselves have not been seen by those involved in the investigation. The identity of the individuals who allegedly sent the messages remains unknown.
In response to the report, Johnson reiterated that the decision not to subpoena Hutchinson was made by Loudermilk and his team. “There was no reason to issue a subpoena because Cassidy Hutchinson was volunteering to participate,” Johnson said, adding that Hutchinson’s willingness to cooperate likely stemmed from her efforts to promote her book.
Loudermilk also clarified his position, stating that while potential subpoenas were discussed during the investigation, he was never explicitly told not to call Hutchinson. He explained, “The threat of subpoena is always more powerful than an actual subpoena.”
This controversy comes amid broader scrutiny of the Jan. 6 committee’s actions, including a criminal referral made by Loudermilk’s subcommittee to the Justice Department regarding former Rep. Liz Cheney. The referral accused Cheney of potential witness tampering due to her communications with Hutchinson without the knowledge of Hutchinson’s attorney.
As investigations into Jan. 6 continue, these developments highlight the ongoing tensions and political maneuvering surrounding the Capitol incident and its aftermath.