KEY POINTS

  • The never-before-seen texts were released by the House Select Committee
  • Don Jr. was one of the people who urged Meadows to ask Trump to condemn the violence
  • Jason Miller suggested that Trump should blame the riot on ANTIFA members

Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows received a series of text messages from supporters of then-President Donald Trump during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, according to the House Select Committee.

The never-before-seen texts were provided to CNN by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot. The texts included messages from Trump’s family members, White House officials, Cabinet members and Republican Party Leaders, among others. Take a look:

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

“Mark I was just told there is an active shooter on the first floor of the Capitol Please tell the President to calm people. This isn't the way to solve anything.”

“Mark we don't think these attackers are our people. We think they are Antifa. Dressed like Trump supporters.”

Rep. Barry Loudermilk

“It’s really bad up here on the hill. They have breached the Capitol.”

“This doesn’t help our cause.”

The Georgia Republican was one of the many lawmakers who condemned the violence at the Capitol. In a Twitter post, he said the riot was “not in line with our values as freedom loving Americans.”

Donald Trump Jr.

“He's got to condem (sic) this shit. Asap. The captiol police tweet is not enough.”

“This his (sic) one you go to the mattresses on. They will try to f**k his entire legacy on this if it gets worse.”

Rep. William Timmons to Mark Meadows

"The president needs to stop this ASAP"

Reince Priebus to Mark Meadows

"TELL THEM TO GO HOME !!!"

Jason Miller to Mark Meadows and Dan Scavino

"Call me crazy, but ideas for two tweets from POTUS: 1) Bad apples, likely ANTIFA or other crazed leftists, infiltrated today's peaceful protest over the fraudulent vote count. Violence is never acceptable! MAGA supporters embrace our police and the rule of law and should leave the Capitol now! 2) The fake news media who encouraged this summer's violent and radical riots are now trying to blame peaceful and innocent MAGA supporters for violent actions. This isn't who we are! Our people should head home and let the criminals suffer the consequences!"

Mick Mulvaney

“He needs to stop this, now. Can I do anything to help?”

Mulvaney, who was serving as special U.S. envoy to Northern Ireland, was one of the handful of senior Trump officials who resigned following the Jan. 6 riots. Other officials who resigned included former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and former Trump deputy National Security Adviser Matt Pottinger.

Rep. Louie Gohmert to Mark Meadows

"Cap Police told me last night they'd been warned that today there'd be a lot of Antifa dressed in red Trump shirts & hats & would likely get violent. Good that Trump denounces violence but could add & well demand justice for those who became violent & well get to the bottom of what group they're with."

Jared Kushner to Mark Meadows, Jason Miller and Dan Scavino

"Why don't we post on his Facebook page since he isn't locked out there…"

Twitter temporarily suspended Trump's account for 12 hours following the Capitol riot. The company also asked the president to remove three tweets, including a video where he asked his supporters to go home.

Mark Meadows to Rep. Barry Loudermilk

"POTUS is engaging"

Mark Meadows to Rep. William Timmons

"We are doing it"

Mark Meadows to Rep. Jim Jordan

"I have pushed for this. Not sure it is going to happen"

The last three messages referred to a chilling video message Trump posted on Twitter wherein he repeated widely debunked theories about the election and expressed solidarity with the mob storming the Capitol. The president later asked his supporters to “go home.”

White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows failed twice to appear for a deposition
The Justice Department will now decide whether it will prosecute Mark Meadows. AFP / Brendan Smialowski