‘False electors’ targeted in new round of Jan. 6 committee subpoenas

Published February 16, 2022 1:24am ET



Six people suspected of being privy to or involved in plans to send “false electors” to the Electoral College to certify former President Donald Trump as the winner of the 2020 election have been subpoenaed by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Chairman Bennie Thompson announced Tuesday that the investigation would seek testimony and records from the individuals, who range from organizers of Trump’s Election Day operation to state party officials.

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