Robert Costa

Robert Costa @costareports

Miller's role in elevating the idea was potentially central at a time when Trump losing in courts and looking for options. His chief policy aide was publicly espousing it. And that dynamic paves the way for Eastman to come in and build a legal case around the suggestion... — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

Here's what's interesting about the Stephen Miller subpoena: it references his public comments in Dec. 2020. Then, Miller was pushing for an "alternate slate" of electors to be presented to Congress. Seems evident the cmmte wants to know how that idea was first floated and why. — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

Regarding McEntee, read @jonkarl https://t.co/q13263Dwua + @jonathanvswan @zacharybasu https://t.co/XPmHGup3Lp McEntee subpoena: https://t.co/VuXwwYlnxL — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

Regarding McEntee, read @jonkarl https://t.co/RWe9PeBYdF + @jonathanvswan https://t.co/wUNZt3SY54 McEntee subpoena: https://t.co/VuXwwYlnxL — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

3) Ten more subpoenas? This is casting a wide net. In part, perhaps, to try to find the John Dean of Jan. 6. In other words, who, from inside Trump's orbit, will decide to test. under oath and describe everything in detail, in public, regardless of Trump's priv. claims? — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

2) Trump's full January 6, from early discussions to his morning call to Pence in front of others to the rally to his hours in the Oval and dining room. Kellogg witnessed much of it up close, as did Nick Luna. — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

My read of today's subpoenas: the committee appears to be pushing on several fronts... 1) the nexus of WH staff and outside Rs planning the Jan. 6 rally, with a focus on WH political staff and aides to Mark Meadows. The Q: what was the level of coordination & intent/plan? — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

Today's Kellogg subpoena is critical. He is repeatedly in the room w/ Trump as Jan. 6 unfolds. Per our reporting for "Peril," he is talking to the family, talking to aides, Pentagon officials. Ducks into the Oval several times as Trump watches TV, idles. https://t.co/RfRzPzsLtF — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

One clear investigative target for the Jan. 6 committee, based on the latest subpoenas today: the morning of Jan. 6, 2021, pre-rally. Trump and aides in the Oval Office. "Peril," p. 239, is cited several times in the subpoenas. https://t.co/4LeU6IMkhn https://t.co/RfRzPzsLtF — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

RT @kyledcheney: BREAKING: The Jan. 6 committee has issued another 10 subpoenas: -Stephen Miller -Kayleigh McEnany -Johnny McEntee -Ben Wi… — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

RT @tcelen300: I just finished “Peril” audiobook by Woodward and Costa today and just Wow. Anyone have any recommendations for the next o… — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

RT @costareports: (thread) On Nov. 8, 2021, the January 6 committee issued new subpoenas as it continues its investigation. After spendin… — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

"They're prosecuting the hundreds of people who stormed the Capitol... The question I have, as a reporter, is what about those at the top, those who stoked these movements to happen, who put a scenario in place where an insurrection unfolds?" https://t.co/oJ0UeNYjCD — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

“It could gut the power of Congress in the future and limit its constitutional role of serving as a check and balance on the executive branch.” https://t.co/zAVlApzsp0 — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

RT @Morning_Joe: Tues. guest list: Jonathan Lemire, Elise Jordan, Richard Haass, Eugene Robinson, Brian Klaas, Mike Barnicle, Robert Costa,… — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

RT @costareports: (thread) On Nov. 8, 2021, the January 6 committee issued new subpoenas as it continues its investigation. After spendin… — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

RT @costareports: (thread) On Nov. 8, 2021, the January 6 committee issued new subpoenas as it continues its investigation. After spendin… — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

Thank you for coming… and thanks to everyone who came tonight @92Y… a great conversation with @stengel and you all. Much appreciated — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

Thanks you for coming… and thanks to everyone who came tonight @92Y… a great conversation with @stengel and you all. Much appreciated — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

RT @costareports: (thread) On Nov. 8, 2021, the January 6 committee issued new subpoenas as it continues its investigation. After spendin… — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

RT @DeadlineWH: "Eastman, he's at the nexus of Trump's desperation in the final days of the presidency... and a new question now that may g… — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

Most importantly, to all at Willard: are you aware of any discussions that evening about possible violence on the 6th? Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are outside the same hotel. Were there any interactions or observations? What do you know? /end — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

And, of course, The Willard. Jason Miller was there. Kerik and Eastman, too. “Trump directed his campaign to issue a statement claiming that he and Pence were In ‘total agreement.’” (p. 233-235). We know Trump called in to the Willard to update on VP. Were there other calls? — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

For Eastman: what exactly did Trump say to you ahead of the Jan. 4, 2021 Oval meeting? What was his intent? How did he invite you to take part? Your confrontation with Pence, alongside Trump, was previously unscheduled. (p. 226) https://t.co/8LVDYVWiNz — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

For Kerik: on Jan. 2, 2021, Giuliani and his team meet with Meadows and Graham. What was the articulated plan for Jan. 6 in that WH meeting? Giuliani is pushing claims of fraud. We have some of the docs in “Peril,” but what else was he saying and sharing? Meadows? (p. 212-213) — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

We note on p. 210 that Eastman is stoking talk of alternate electors as his memo is circulated… Who, if anyone, from the campaign was read in? Was anything done to back up the plan with campaign funds and resources? https://t.co/CUB3uQROsK — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

Bannon and Trump speak on Dec. 30, 2020. Eastman and Bannon are increasingly close during the transition. What was the extent of Eastman’s coordination with Bannon, if any, beyond the podcast appearances? Bannon was focused intently on Jan. 6. (p. 206-208) — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

Who inside the campaign worked with the Women for America First group to plan the rally for Jan. 6, which was originally planned for late Jan? Who inside the WH was involved? Who decided to move up the date? Is there any documentation? (p. 206) — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

After Christmas 2020, Senator Mike Lee and others are directed to Eastman. “There’s a memo about to be developed,” Eastman says. (p. 203) Eastman has been coy about who encouraged him to write his memo. Was it Trump? And who circulated it for him inside WH and to Lee and others? — PolitiTweet.org

Robert Costa @costareports

As Giuliani ascends as outside lawyer, John McEntee becomes key force inside WH demanding loyalty from staffers as Trump resists conceding. For all those issued subpoenas today, what, if any, discussions were had with him? He was Trump’s point man. (p. 164-165) — PolitiTweet.org