Is the idea of former Pres. Trump being subpoened to testify before the Jan. 6 committee far-fetched? – WTRF

One member of Congress says no.

by: Karen Compton

FILE In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo with the White House in the background, President Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Washington. The request seeks records about events leading up to the Jan. 6 attack, including communication within the White House and other agencies, and information about planning and funding for rallies held in Washington, including an event at the Ellipse featuring then-President Donald Trump before thousands of his supporters stormed the Capitol. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

WASHINGTON (WTRF) According to reports, Congressional Representative Stacey Plaskett, a Democrat from the Virgin Islands, subpoenaing former President Donald J. Trump to testify before the House January 6 select committee is possible.

Subpoenaing the former president is not something that we should consider far-fetched, Representative Plaskett, said Saturday per reports.

Theyre going to be bound by the facts and the law, and if that means deposing the president, they will do so, Plaskett said on MSNBC Saturday concerning the Jan. 6 select committee.

Plaskett also said the scope of the select committees investigation will be thorough and may consist of, Not only the deposition of the president himself, but records related to him. Whether those be cellphone,Twitteraccounts, communications with individuals, video tapes, if there are, in the White House of what he is doing on that day.

Plaskett served as an impeachment manager earlier this year, say reports.

On Wednesday, the White House blocked former President Donald J. Trumps request to use executive privilege to halt his surrendering of documents, say reports.

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Is the idea of former Pres. Trump being subpoened to testify before the Jan. 6 committee far-fetched? - WTRF