16 Members Of Trump's Circle Received Subpoenas This Week

16 Members Of Trump's Circle Received Subpoenas This Week

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The January 6th committee has issued 16 new subpoenas to former Trump allies, including campaign members and White House officials, to investigate the events surrounding the Capitol riot. The committee, composed of Democrats and two Republican critics of Trump, aims to uncover the roles played by Trump and his aides in attempting to overturn the election results. Legal battles continue as a federal judge ruled against Trump's claim to executive privilege, and the committee seeks to hold Steven Bannon in contempt of Congress. Over 150 witnesses have been interviewed so far.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was among those subpoenaed by the January 6th committee for information related to the Capitol riot?

Former Vice President Mike Pence

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Former First Lady Melania Trump

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the political composition of the January 6th committee?

7 Democrats and 2 Republicans

6 Democrats and 3 Republicans

8 Democrats and 1 Republican

5 Democrats and 4 Republicans

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two Republicans on the January 6th committee are known critics of Donald Trump?

Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy

Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney

Marco Rubio and Mitt Romney

Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal action is the January 6th committee pursuing against Steven Bannon?

Criminal charges

Impeachment

Civil lawsuit

Contempt of Congress

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Trump's attempt to claim executive privilege over White House records?

The claim was not addressed

The claim was partially accepted

The claim was upheld by the court

The claim was rejected by a federal judge