Mark Meadow

Trump's Inner Circle Indicted in Arizona, Meadows Faces Contempt

Arizona Grand Jury Indicts Trump Associates

A state grand jury in Arizona has indicted several key figures in former President Donald Trump's inner circle, including his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani, former chief of staff Mark Meadows, and former campaign adviser Boris Epshteyn. The indictments stem from an investigation into potential election interference in the 2020 presidential election.

House Committee Votes to Hold Meadows in Contempt

In a separate development, the House January 6 committee has voted to hold Meadows in contempt of Congress. The contempt resolution will now go to the full House for a vote. If approved, the resolution would refer Meadows to the Justice Department for potential criminal charges.

Meadows' Role in Trump's Inner Circle

Mark Meadows served as Trump's final White House chief of staff, and he is considered to be a key figure in the January 6 insurrection. Meadows has been subpoenaed by the House January 6 committee, but he has refused to cooperate with the investigation. The committee has accused Meadows of withholding relevant information, and it has voted to hold him in contempt.

Ongoing Federal Investigation

In addition to the Arizona indictment and the House contempt vote, Meadows is also facing a federal investigation. He has testified before a federal grand jury as part of Special Counsel Jack Smith's ongoing investigation into the January 6 insurrection.

Conclusion

The indictment of Trump's associates in Arizona and the contempt vote against Meadows are significant developments in the ongoing investigations into the January 6 insurrection. These developments could potentially lead to criminal charges against Trump himself.