A special committee on Wednesday, Jan. 6, decided to withdraw former President Trump’s subpoena to complete its work.
According to Rep. Benny Thompson (D-MS), chairman of the committee, Trump’s testimony was no longer necessary.
“Given the imminent conclusion of the investigation, the task force can no longer pursue the specific information subject to the subpoena,” Thompson said in a letter to Trump’s attorneys.
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“Therefore, through this letter, I hereby formally withdraw the subpoena served on former President Trump and inform him that I will no longer be obligated to comply with or make records in response to such subpoena. “
Former US President Donald J. Trump at a rally in Arizona.
(Brandon Bell)
Trump shared the following message on his social media platforms.
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“I have been informed that the Non-Select Committee of Political Thugs has withdrawn my subpoena regarding the Jan. 6 protests of the crooked 2020 presidential election. Participation may have influenced their decisions.
![Former President Donald Trump said he exercised his Fifth Amendment rights on the advice of his lawyers during depositions as part of New York Attorney General Letitia James' civil investigation.](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2020/10/640/320/donald-trump-control1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Former President Donald Trump said he exercised his Fifth Amendment rights on the advice of his lawyers during depositions as part of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ civil investigation.
(Alex Brandon)
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Trump was originally subpoenaed in October by the commission to give testimony and documents related to the Jan. 6, 2021 protests at the Capitol.