Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson was a key witness in the House committee’s investigation into the January 6 U.S. Capitol attack. BY: MEGA
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Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson‘s personal life has drawn renewed public interest amid reports she could face criminal charges over allegations of lying to Congress.
Prosecutors from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division are reportedly seeking an indictment over statements she made during the 2022 congressional investigation into the January 6 U.S. Capitol Attack. Punchbowl News‘ Laura Weiss also reported on the development in a post on X.
“DOJ’s Civil Rights Division brought evidence to a federal grand jury on Tuesday and is expected to present more evidence and additional witnesses later this month, perd to appear before the grand jury, per the
Amid the latest legal developments, here’s everything to know about Hutchinson.
Cassidy Hutchinson Is a New Jersey Native
Born in 1996, Hutchinson grew up in Pennington in Mercer County, N.J., before attending Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Va., from 2015 to 2018.
Before interning at the Trump White House in the summer of 2018, she gained political experience through internships for Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Steve Scalise.
In a 2018 university article, Hutchinson opened up about her career ambitions.
“I have set a personal goal to pursue a path of civic significance,” she shared.
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Cassidy Hutchinson Is a Former White House Aide
According to her LinkedIn profile, Hutchinson returned to the Trump administration as a staff assistant in the Office of Legislative Affairs after graduating from college.
She later became a top aide to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in March 2020 and assumed the role of special assistant to President Donald Trump for legislative affairs in May 2020. She held both positions until January 2021.
Following Trump’s first term, Hutchinson worked in his post-presidential office before gaining national attention for her testimony before the House January 6 committee in 2022.
Cassidy Hutchinson Was a Key Witness in the January 6 Attack Hearings
In 2022, Hutchinson delivered a two-hour testimony in which she recounted the POTUS’ alleged actions before and during the riot, including Trump’s alleged insistence on accompanying supporters to the Capitol despite objections from security officials.
“I don’t [expletive] care that they have weapons. They’re not here to hurt me,” Trump allegedly said, per Hutchinson. “Let my people in. They can march to the Capitol from here.”
The former aide further claimed that Meadows appeared reluctant to intervene as the situation unfolded.
Cassidy Hutchinson Published Her Memoir in 2023
Hutchinson recounted her experiences working in the White House during Trump’s first administration in her 2023 memoir, Enough.
The publisher, Simon & Schuster, said the memoir would provide “a riveting account of her extraordinary experiences as an idealistic young woman thrust into the middle of a national crisis, where she risked everything to tell the truth about some of the most powerful people in Washington.”
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The book was released on September 26.
Cassidy Hutchinson Keeps Her Relationship Status Private
Despite her high-profile political career, Hutchinson has largely kept her personal life private, particularly when it comes to her romantic relationships.
After former Representative Matt Gaetz claimed they had a brief romantic relationship, she disputed his account during an interview with Rachel Maddow, saying she “has much higher standards in men.”
“Matt is, frankly, a very unserious politician,” she said. “And I dont really have much else to say to somebody who is more concerned about a sound bite than actually passing legislation. Matt Gaetz, in my opinion, is somebody that I personally do not hold in high regard in terms of trust, and I do not think that Matt Gaetz has the best track record for relationships.”
She has yet to reveal whether she is married or currently in a relationship.
