Letters to the Editor — July 1, 2022

The Concern: Former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony to the Home choose committee on Jan. 6.

Cassidy Hutchinson gave highly effective testimony, however was all of it truthful (“Don cheered Capitol violence,” June 29)?

A great deal of her story was completely based mostly on “rumour” — somebody telling her what they noticed or heard. Normally such rumour testimony just isn't permitted in a authorized continuing.

The true check is whether or not the particular person with direct data of the occasion shall be referred to as to verify or deny her story.

It’s been reported that the Secret Service brokers have denied one of many incidents and are prepared to testify. In the event that they do, we’ll then know the true story.

Harold Fishman
Manhattan

Former President Donald Trump is all the time deflecting the reality.

He mentioned he hardly is aware of who Hutchinson is in a single breath after which says she’s a phony and a leaker within the subsequent. He’s a complete shame to the presidency and the nation.

Hopefully, he’ll be carrying an orange jumpsuit within the close to future. Will probably be well-deserved.

Hank DePerro
Manhattan

Hutchinson’s rumour earlier than the Jan. 6 committee is second-hand melodrama, doubtless extremely exaggerated or fabricated out of complete material, designed for max smear potential.

The place are the eyewitnesses to Trump grabbing the steering wheel from a Secret Service driver?

S. Silver
Manhattan

Whereas working within the White Home, Hutchinson most likely thought she was within the firm of actual males till she realized they have been simply imitations, missing in bravery, fearlessness, caring, “actual” patriotism, truthfulness, power and another optimistic trait you possibly can envision.

Hutchinson and Sen. Liz Cheney each confirmed all of us that they're the true factor — actual ladies, who for years have been surrounded by, for all intents and functions, a model of a male akin to an affordable knock-off.

And if anybody may help these similar guys discover a backbone that they'll use, they might be most obliged.

Bob Bascelli
Seaford

As I watched the testimony given by Hutchinson, I marveled at how she testified to second- and third-hand info.

She by no means witnessed the occasions, and but it was reported and sworn to as truth. It’s rumour info that even Choose Judy wouldn’t settle for in her courtroom.

J. Impreveduto
Naples, Fla.

We will now add Hutchinson to the comparatively small variety of honorable Republicans who've been prepared to come back ahead to disclose their data of the corruption and ethical chapter of Trump and lots of of those that served him.

Hutchinson was able to realize first-hand data of a substantial amount of what passed off within the Trump White Home because the right-hand assistant to Chief of Employees Mark Meadows.

Hutchinson knew that by testifying earlier than the Jan. 6 committee, she can be completely burning bridges with Trump and his loyal associates, that she can be smeared as a liar and obtain threats.

Regardless of the numerous downsides to testifying, she did so. Her testimony was gripping, compelling and fully plausible, given what we learn about Trump.

Oren Spiegler
Peters Township, Pa.

Following the testimony of Hutchinson, I've a sense that these stubbornly persistent cries of “Trump 2024” will now be more durable to seek out than a diploma from Trump College.

Vin Morabito
Scranton, Pa.

First, Hutchinson was not in Trump’s automobile and is barely repeating what somebody advised her.

Second, the brokers who have been within the automobile are prepared to testify below oath that nothing she mentioned occurred.

And so what if he threw his meals towards the wall? Many individuals throw meals towards the wall when they're offended, myself included. What’s the massive deal?

Richard A. Ketay
Newark, NJ

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