Columnist Roy S. Johnson writes, 'Look away if you want. Yet make no mistake about it: This is a turning point.'
who worked down the hall from the president, as an aide to Mark Meadows, Trump’s chief of staff. A young woman once loyal to the president, “always trying to represent the administration to the best of my ability” and tout “all the good things” about it.
Now, thanks to Hutchinson, we know this: Trump knew. Days before, most likely, he knew January 6 would be more than a day for democracy. He likely knew because Rudy Giuliani, among Trump’s chief sycophants, told Hutchinson, she testified, the day was “going to be exciting.” We know Trump didn’t care, so much so he yelled: “I’m the f’ing president,” Hutchinson said. “Take me up to the Capitol now.”Then, we know, according to Hutchinson’s testimony, she was told by security official Tony Ornato that Trump reached into the front seat to grab the steering wheel. We know Engle grabbed his arm. We know Trump then swung his free arm around and put his hand near Engle’s throat.
“Several times I was aware of him either throwing [dishes] or flipping tablecloth and letting all contents go on the floor, break or go everywhere,” she shared.